Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower

Need a simple cheese sauce recipe for broccoli and cauliflower? Your search ends here!

How to Make Cheese Sauce

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Cheese Sauce Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this cheese sauce recipe at home:

· Butter and flour: This basic cheese sauce starts with a simple roux made with butter and all-purpose flour.
· Milk: A cup of milk helps create the perfect consistency.
· Cheese: For the best results, shred your own Cheddar cheese from a block.
· Seasonings: This cheese sauce for broccoli and cauliflower is simply seasoned with salt and black pepper.

How to Make a Cheese Sauce

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade cheese sauce for broccoli and cauliflower:

1. Make a roux.
2. Stir in the milk until thick.
3. Stir in the cheese until melted and season.

What to Do With Cheese Sauce

While this cheese sauce recipe was created to use with broccoli and cauliflower, it can be used for so much more. Pair it with pretzels, chips, or French fries. You can also pour it over nachos or baked potatoes.

How to Store Cheese Sauce

Store your leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave (in 30-second increments, stirring often).

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I was looking for a quick, easy, low-carb cheese sauce recipe for broccoli and cauliflower and this one is perfect," according to LadyG. "It is now one of my favorites!!"

"Absolutely stunning," raves lily thiessen. "It tasted so good and it was perfect for broccoli. Finally got the kids to eat their veggies!"

"I also like to add a couple drops of Worcestershire sauce and a dollop of Dijon mustard to deepen the flavor," says Simplecookingmama.

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams