Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

If you are one of those harassed mothers of a five year old who just refuses to touch anything which resembles "green" on his food plate, then this article is a must read for you. There is old adage "smother vegetables with cheese and any kid will eat them". If you have heard of this then you would know that serving broccoli with cheese sauce is a good way or rather a kid friendly way of feeding your kids vegetables. So if you're tired of threatening them at the dinner table, then try these recipes of cheese sauce for your broccoli cuisine, to give your kids a calcium boost and make a wonderful tasty and healthy dinner.

How to Make Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 16 oz fresh broccoli
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions
For making this simple recipe, cut broccoli into florets and peel and cut stems into 1/4-inch slices. Place them in a steamer over boiling water and cover. Now in saucepan heat the butter over medium heat and add the flour. Stir and whisk the flour continuously for a minute. Take the pan off the heat and add the milk. Place it again over to heat and add salt and pepper. Once the mixture boils and has thickened, turn off the heat and add the shredded cheese. Pour over the steamed broccoli and serve immediately.

Broccoli Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cans sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cans condensed cream of celery soup
• 5 to 6 ounces garlic cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 pkts of frozen broccoli spears
• French bread slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes

Directions
In a large skillet, allow the butter to melt over a medium flame. Add the mushrooms, celery and onions and cook till it is translucent. Now add the flour and cook for two minutes. Transfer the mix to a slow cooker. Stir in the canned soup, broccoli and cheese. Cover and cook on high heat for fifteen minutes or till you see the cheese melting. Now turn off the cooker to low and let it cook for two hours till you are ready to serve them with bread slices and other assorted veggies.

Broccoli Bake in Soy Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 kg potatoes, boiled, cooled, peeled, and sliced
• 1 pkt frozen broccoli, steamed and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped

For the Soy Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
• 2 tbsp lemon
• Cheese
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cup water

Directions
For making the sauce mix the turmeric, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch and flour together. Now in a blender whisk the ketchup, lemon, soy sauce, cheese and water and add it to the dry ingredients. Cook this mixture over heat for 30 seconds and then allow it to cool. In a casserole dish keep the vegetables and pour the sauce over it. Sprinkle breadcrumbs atop and cook in a pre heated oven at 350 degree F for about 40 minutes.

The cheddar cheese sauce for broccoli can also be used for veggies such as cauliflower as well. However, broccoli being an excellent source of vitamin C can be eaten raw with cheese dip or can be steamed. Remember though not to overcook the broccoli, or else it will turn all mushy. For a stronger flavor cheese for broccoli you can use aged cheddar cheese. So make these wonderful homemade cheese sauce for broccoli and watch your children relish it with delight.