Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

closeup of broccoli florets with cheese sauce

4.75 from 4 votes

This cheese sauce recipe is so simple to make, and cheese lovers will adore it! It goes wonderfully with broccoli for that classic cheesy, creamy taste.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli cheese sauce, cheese sauce for broccoli

Servings: (makes about 1.5 cups)

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 head broccoli cut into florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup whole milk
2 cups grated cheddar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for the broccoli. Once the water is boiling, cook it for 2-3 minutes or until it's reached your desired doneness. Drain thoroughly.
Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan.
Whisk in the flour and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking often (long enough to cook the flour taste out but don't let it brown).
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking for another 2-3 minutes or until it starts to thicken up.
Take the pot off the burner and whisk/stir in half the cheese and the seasonings.
Add the remaining cheese and continue stirring until smooth. Pour over broccoli and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of cheese sauce. Depending on how much broccoli you cook and how much sauce you pour over it, you may end up with leftover sauce. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat over low heat (stove or microwave), stirring often. Add a splash of milk to thin if needed.
Nutrition info includes the broccoli.

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