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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 11.8 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 7.42 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.44 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 11.16 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.78 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 321.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 2.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 389.59 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 0.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 101.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 26.0 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Milk, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 248.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Milk, Salt & Pepper, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower healthy?
- Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 248.52 calories and 11.8 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 321.47 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.16 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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