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cheese sauce drizzled over steamed broccoli
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Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

This easy cheese sauce for broccoli is made with simple ingredients and tastes so much better than the store bought kind!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Gluten Free
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese sauce for broccoli
Servings: 8
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup 2% milk or whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika optional

Instructions

  • Add the freshly grated cheddar cheese, milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika to a saucepan.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat until the cheese sauce is thickened, around 5–10 minutes, stirring often. Use a whisk to help smooth out any clumps.
  • Pour the cheddar cheese sauce over vegetables of choice like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, potatoes, carrots, etc.

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Storing

Leftover cheese sauce for broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat leftover cheese sauce in a sauce pan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of milk to thin the sauce out if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.1mg