Cheesy Broccoli
A delicious and comforting dish combining creamy cheese with vibrant broccoli, perfect as a main or side dish.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets Provides vitamins and minerals
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Key ingredient for creaminess
- 1 cup milk Whole or 2% milk for creaminess
- 3 tablespoons butter Adds richness to the sauce
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Thickens the sauce
- to taste salt and pepper Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and equipment. Wash and cut your broccoli into florets, measuring out the cheese, milk, butter, and flour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cooking
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, around 5–7 minutes, then set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it turns light golden.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the steamed broccoli with the cheese sauce in a large baking dish, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use almond or soy milk and nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour.