Cheesy Broccoli
A delightful cheesy broccoli dish combining tender broccoli with a rich cheese sauce, perfect as a side or main vegetarian meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Steam the broccoli florets until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the broccoli with the cheese sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with grated Parmesan and optional breadcrumbs before baking for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g