Cheesy Broccoli | Emeril Lagasse

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener.

Steam broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce.

Pour cheese sauce over steamed broccoli and mix to coat evenly.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until bubbly and golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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