Broccoli and cheese. Transform the humble broccoli into a lip-smacking side with this quick and easy recipe idea. The generous drizzle of cheese sauce made with cream and cheddar deepens the flavor of tender broccoli florets. Vibrant and delicious side to your everyday meal!
Although the vibrant green veggie, broccoli, has always been a favorite steamed, sautéed, boiled or stir fried, have you ever tried it with creamy cheesy sauce? Sure, it features a slight variation from your regular broccoli, but it’s also a great way to add more flavor to this cruciferous vegetable.
Cook broccoli florets anyway you like, and then toss the florets with your favorite cheese sauce. The two ingredient cheese sauce is a combo of cream and cheese, and it’s so creamy and delish. Top the cooked florets with cheesy sauce for unimaginable flavor!
Key Ingredients In Cheesy Broccoli
- Broccoli - Parboiled or steamed broccoli is the key element in this recipe, but you can use your favorite vegetable.
- Cheese - Any cheese that melts easily is ideal in this recipe, cheddar and Parmesan are great options.
- Cream - The key ingredient you will need to make the sauce creamy.
How To Make Broccoli And Cheese
Cheese sauce - The sauce is just a combo of simple ingredients including cream and cheese. Stir the grated cheese into the cream and heat slowly to melt the cheese. I have used cheddar in this recipe, but feel free to add your favorite easy melting cheese. And don’t forget a touch of salt and pepper.
Cook broccoli - You have two options here, boil or steam. Now all you need to do is add the cheese sauce to broccoli florets and toss. You have the perfectly nutritious side for your everyday dinners.
Quick And Easy Broccoli And Cheese
Ingredients
Cook broccoli:
- 1 large whole head broccoli broken into florets
- Salt to taste
Cheese sauce:
- 1 cup heavy (thickened) cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Season with salt.
- Add broccoli florets. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Alternatively, you can steam the florets.
- Place cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- When hot, whisk in grated cheddar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk continuously and cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Pour cream sauce over broccoli before serving.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- Broccoli - I used approximately 4 cups broccoli florets.
- Extra heat - Add red chili flakes.
- Other vegetables - Use the cream sauce as a topping for other vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, asparagus, green beans and broccolini.
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Check out more broccoli recipes:
- Broccoli Gratin - Broccoli bake topped with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Broccoli Paneer - A simple stir fry with broccoli and paneer.
- Broccoli Melts - The ultimate broccoli sandwich.
- Broccoli Chutney - Perfectly nutritious dip.
- Broccoli Pasta - Broccoli in creamy pasta sauce.
Jaclyn john says
Great recipe. A hearty meal.
Sam White says
Love this broccoli side dish. I’m a huge fan of broccoli due to its health benefits.
Britt Adam says
Broccoli is in season now here. I will be making this soon. Thanks for this simple recipe.