Healthy Broccoli cheese Bake I Cheesy Broccoli

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Cut the broccoli into medium-sized florets.

Wash the broccoli in water for 5 minutes to remove any dirt.

Steam the broccoli in a microwave for 1-2 minutes until soft.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.

Sauté the broccoli in the melted butter for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.

Add half a teaspoon of garlic powder and half a teaspoon of chili flakes to the broccoli.

Cook the broccoli until it changes color and is well coated with the butter and spices.

In another pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add 1 tablespoon of flour, stirring continuously on low flame for 1-2 minutes until it turns brown.

Slowly add half a cup of milk to the flour mixture while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Add the remaining milk to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.

Incorporate approximately 150 grams of cheddar cheese into the sauce, mixing well until melted.

Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and salt to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Spread the cheese sauce over the sautéed broccoli in the pan.

Mix the broccoli with the cheese sauce until well combined, or serve separately as preferred.

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