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Broccoli With Cheese Sauce (4 – 6 Servings)

How to Cook Broccoli and Cheese

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Broccoli should be steamed or cooked according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine cheese, milk, and onion powder in a medium saucepan or saucier over medium heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.