How To Make Cheesy Broccoli: Awesome Broccoli With Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

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.

Remove the stems from the broccoli and break it into florets.

Place a pan over medium heat and add water to boil.

Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes until firm but tender.

Remove the water from the pan and season the broccoli with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

In another pan over medium heat, add margarine or butter and flour, stirring until the flour changes color.

Add milk to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.

Add shredded cheddar cheese to the milk mixture and stir until melted into a cheese sauce.

Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and sprinkle additional shredded cheddar on top.

Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the cheese on top melts.

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