Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh broccoli spears or florets
- 12 ounces – shredded or cubed – American cheese
- ⅔ cup of milk
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dash ground cayenne, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Broccoli should be steamed or cooked according to package directions.
- If you are using fresh broccoli, you can steam it for about 4 to 5 minutes, just until tender, in a covered pot over simmering water.
- Combine cheese, milk, and onion powder in a medium saucepan or saucier over medium heat.
- Heat for 7 minutes, stirring regularly until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, as well as ground cayenne or hot sauce if needed.
- Go ahead and serve sauce separately or over broccoli placed on a serving dish or in a bowl.
If you are in a hurry to make something healthy and nutritious for your kids, this cheesy broccoli dish is here to help. Simple blanched broccoli is combined with a quick and easy cheese sauce to turn an otherwise uninteresting side dish into something delectable.
You can watch this video recipe to know how to cook broccoli and cheese.