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Ingredients
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Vegetable
Cheese Sauce
Method
Preparing the Broccoli
- 1
Wash and Cut
Wash the broccoli under cold running water. Cut the broccoli into florets, leaving a small amount of stem attached.
- 2
Steam or Boil
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Flour
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- 5
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Cheese
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 7
Season
Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Combining
- 8
Combine Broccoli and Cheese Sauce
Place the steamed broccoli in a serving dish and pour the cheese sauce over the top, ensuring all florets are well-coated.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while the cheese sauce is warm and gooey.
