Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 cup butter (or 1/4 stick)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (some is for the broccoli)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bag broccoli florets (16 ounces, or about two heads of broccoli)

Instruction

  • Combine milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan and stir together with a whisk. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until just boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the butter until melted. Add cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, and stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth and fully blended. Cover and set aside.
  • Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full with water and add the remaining teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil and then add the broccoli and boil until crisp-tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
  • Drain broccoli and place it in a serving bowl. Pour the cheddar cheese sauce over the steamed broccoli and serve warm.