Okay, we have something to admit. This broccoli with cheddar sauce takes longer than 10 minutes. It actually takes 11 minutes. 10 minutes just sounds so much better, right? The last minute makes all the difference, though.

This broccoli will blow your mind. We aren’t huge fans of vegetables, but this recipe makes us want to eat broccoli by the pound. The cheddar sauce comes out so creamy and delicious. If you have picky eaters in your household, they’ll agree.

This dish is the perfect side dish for just about everything. We’ve paired it with steak, chicken, lamb… etc etc. It tastes fantastic every time. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare this flavorful dish as well! Let’s get started.

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Broccoli With Cheddar Sauce

This broccoli with cheddar sauce makes even the most picky of eaters fall in love with their veggies!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 11 minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli
• 1/8 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp flour
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Begin boiling water in medium sauce pan.

2. While water is boiling, begin cutting broccoli into large chunks.

3. Once water is at a rolling boil, place broccoli into the water. It will not cover all the broccoli, as you're going to steam it. Put a lid on your sauce pan and steam until tender.

4. While the broccoli is steaming, begin melting butter.

5. Once butter is melted, mix in flour. Continue melting until it is a golden brown.

6. Mix in the heavy cream and bring to a slow bubble.

7. Begin mixing in cheese slowly. It is important that you do not add it all at once. 

8. Add in garlic powder.

9. Serve sauce over broccoli and enjoy!