Broccoli in Cheese Sauce

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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • 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

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