Cheesy Broccoli
A delicious and creamy broccoli dish smothered in a cheesy sauce, perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 pound broccoli
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch ground mustard
- Pinch cayenne optional
Instructions
- Place broccoli in a saucepan with about 1 cup of water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Wipe the pan dry, add butter, and melt over medium-low heat. Sprinkle flour and whisk for 1 minute until golden.
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar cheese in small handfuls, whisking until fully melted. Stir in Parmesan, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve broccoli warm with cheese sauce over the top or stirred in.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality cheese and adjust the amount of cayenne to your desired level of spiciness.