Broccoli With Cheese Sauce On The Side

Dipping gets a vegetable eaten when serving it does not.

⏱ 20 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli, in florets
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed
• 1 1/2 cups grated mild cheddar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Steam the broccoli 5 minutes until bright green and just tender. Overcooked broccoli smells strong and gets refused.
2. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook 90 seconds.
3. Add the warm milk gradually and simmer until thickened.
4. Off the heat, stir in the cheese until smooth. Season lightly.
5. Serve the sauce in a small bowl for dipping rather than poured over.