Broccoli in Cheese Sauce

Name: Broccoli in Cheese Sauce Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen broccoli; 1 tablespoon margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; dash pepper; 1 cup nonfat milk; 1 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese

(14)

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen broccoli 1 tablespoon margarine 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt dash pepper 1 cup nonfat milk 1 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese

Directions

Breifly cook the fresh or frozen broccoli. While the broccoli is cooking, melt the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Let it bubble a little bit to sort of toast the flour. Whisk in the milk (may need a little more). Cook and stir the sauce over medium heat until it boils. Allow it to boil for a whole minute. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained cooked broccoli. Stir it up and heat through.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 116.8
Total Fat: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 19.3 mg
Sodium: 381.6 mg
Total Carbs: 8.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 8.7 g

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Member Reviews

LOSING4KEEPS
I was looking for a recipe for broccoli with cheese sauce that used real cheese instead of processed cheese products. This really hit the spot. My husband won't stop raving about it. - 1/30/09
LALIZARDE
Add a little mustard. - 1/26/10
REDRIDINGHOOD3
Very good sauce. Light and creamy and easy to make. And I didn't have to go shopping for ingredients as this recipe calls for every day food. Yummy!! - 10/27/09
ROSSYFLOSSY
Tasty side dish. - 2/13/21
JUSTJ2014
I love the protein and fiber along with great taste. - 2/13/21
1HAPPYSPIRIT
The sauce is delicious! Really enjoyed it with our meal! Thanks for sharing. - 12/4/20
UNGUARDEDLYRIC
Very good I will definitely be making this again! - 4/27/16
KIMBIEANN
YUMMY! - 5/24/10
CHARLIESANGEL10
Awesome & easy!!!!!! - 8/3/09
STARRY_NIGHT63
Excellent! Thanks. - 7/20/09
KHDOESMK
I substituted 2 % cheese slice (sharp) and used fresh broccoli florets. - 5/17/09
JLOVEDAILY
so yummy!! my daughter asked for seconds! - 3/25/09
TOWNCAR71
I just made this and it is great. I used almond flour & fresh broccoi which I over cooked. - 2/23/09
SEABEESOL
sounds good will try. I like wholesome foods. this is one my wife will make. (so will I) - 2/16/09
KRAZY12982
Loved it!!!! - 2/14/09