Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower
This cheddar cheese sauce is velvety and rich, turning tender broccoli or cauliflower into a comforting, family-friendly side. Built on a simple roux, it delivers a smooth, glossy finish with balanced seasoning and a mellow, cheesy depth. Serve it warm over freshly steamed vegetables for weeknights, holidays, or anytime you want a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing touch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour constantly until it turns golden and becomes a smooth paste.
- 3
Stir in milk with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in Cheddar cheese until it melts, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 248.52 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.8 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.78 mg Moderate
- Sodium 321.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.05 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 374.92 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.13 mg Low Source
- Potassium 101.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 26.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.79 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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