Broccoli with Cheese Sauce · Thyme for Cooking

The theme for Monday posts in January is Winter Greens.

By January my provide of winter squashes from my potager is dwindling and I get to purchase winter greens.

For us, it’s a deal with to have cauliflower or broccoli or Brussels sprouts or cabbage or among the ‘forgotten’ greens. We love turnips and rutabagas and… have you ever ever had crosne?)

I attempt to make all greens enjoyable – these shall be a few of our favorites.

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Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

That is primarily based on the very talked-about British consolation meals ‘Cauliflower Cheese’, however a bit lighter.

• Writer: Kate
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook dinner Time: quarter-hour
• Complete Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Class: Greens

• 1/2 massive head broccoli or 1 small one, reduce into chew dimension florets and stems.
• 2 tsp butter
• 2 tsp flour
• 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) milk
• 3 tbs shredded cheese, white cheddar or Gruyère

• Put broccoli in steamer basket in saucepan with an inch of water in backside.
• Placed on medium warmth and steam for 10 minutes or simply till barely tender.
• Take away broccoli from pan and maintain heat.
• In identical pan, if not too massive, (or a small saucepan) soften butter.
• Add flour and cook dinner, stirring with a whisk or fork.
• Slowly add milk, stirring consistently till you’ve a thick sauce.
• Stir in mustard, cheese and warmth till simply melted.
• Pour over broccoli and serve instantly.

Notes

Like another cruciferous greens (Brussels Sprouts) broccoli is greatest if not overcooked.
To maintain heat for later organize broccoli in an oven-proof casserole or serving dish. Pour cheese sauce evenly over high and place in a heat oven for 10 – quarter-hour. (250F, 125C)

Diet

• Serving Measurement: 1/2 recipe
• Energy: 176
• Sugar: 5.7 g
• Sodium: 286.8 mg
• Fats: 9.1 g
• Saturated Fats: 5.3 g
• Trans Fats: 0.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.1 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Protein: 9.8 g
• Ldl cholesterol: 27 mg

Key phrases: broccoli, cheese

We additionally like Broccoli Rice Gratin

That’s it !