Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower

This homemade cheese sauce recipe can turn boring steamed veggies, like broccoli and cauliflower, into a side dish your kids will love to gobble up.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and whisk continuously until mixture turns golden and forms a smooth paste. Add milk and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.