This classic, cheesy recipe takes broccoli to the next level; everyone likes it! Don’t be afraid to make a homemade cheese sauce, it’s super easy!
Yummy Cheesy Side Dish
Broccoli and Cheese is a match made in heaven and goes well with so many entrees. Try it with breaded pork chops, baked chicken breast, or meatloaf! I cook this all in one pan to make it easy with less mess! This side dish will quickly be a favorite, especially with the kids! The sauce is quick, easy and homemade cheesy!
Ingredients & Variations
Broccoli and cheese is perfect just on its own, but switching up a few add-ins is perfectly okay! BROCCOLI Fresh, crisp pieces of broccoli are steamed in a pan. Frozen can be used as well, whatever you have on hand (add cauliflower if you’d like)! SAUCE Milk, cornstarch, cheddar and parmesan, and salt & pepper are all that’s needed to make this cheesy sauce! VARIATIONS Steam carrots or mushrooms with the broccoli to use up any fresh veggies you may have! Why not add some frozen diced veggies or some crumbled bacon bits on the top of the cheese?
How to Steam Broccoli
This recipe uses a shortcut way to steam/simmer the broccoli. Remove the broccoli from the pan, discard the bit of water and make the sauce in the same pan. Easy peasy!
How to Make Cheese Sauce
This cheese sauce is insanely easy and totally no-fail.
Tips
Start with fresh broccoli that is trimmed, cleaned, and of uniform size for even cooking. Whisk the cheese sauce slowly so that all the ingredients are fully incorporated and cook the cheese sauce on a low heat.
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