Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

Make Cheese Sauce for Broccoli in under 5 minutes, a perfect melty, cheesy way to enjoy your veggies, or at-least cover them so the kids do! This broccoli with cheese sauce is the perfect side dish for almost any meal and this homemade recipe pairs perfectly with roasted broccoli or pretty much any steamed vegetable.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 crown Fresh broccoli (cooked)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup half and half
• 1-1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. 2Keeping butter on heat, add flour and whisk well for 1-2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken- this can happen quick so do not walk off from stove.
3. 3Stir in remaining seasonings - salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
4. 4Add half and half and whisk well just until mixture begins to boil/bubble around the edges.
5. 5Turn off heat and stir in shredded Cheddar cheese until smooth.
6. 6Spread Cheese Sauce over broccoli or any vegetable for an amazing and delicious topping!