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cheese sauce being poured on steamed broccoli

Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

Annie
This quick Cheese Sauce for Broccoli is a low-carb, healthy side dish to add to any meal! The creamy 6-ingredient sauce is mild, ready in 15 minutes, and the perfect topping for veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Keto
Servings 4 servings
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ cup half n half
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the broccoli in a steamer basket and set it inside a pot filled with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer and cover for 7-8 minutes, until broccoli is tender and bright green.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Add the cream and butter to a medium pot or saucepan and heat over medium for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  • Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until combined. 
  • Add the shredded cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and add salt to taste. 
  • Remove the broccoli from the steamer basket and serve with the cheese sauce, either on the side or drizzled all over! 

Notes

  • I found this recipe was really good without any added salt, my husband liked it better with ¼ tsp of salt added. Either way, it’s delicious! 
  • The sauce thickens slightly as it cools, just heat it up gradually if needed to get it back to pouring consistency. 
  • Nutrition values for cheese sauce + broccoli: Calories: 146 grams, Total Fat: 11 grams, Cholesterol: 32.2 milligrams, Sodium: 166.4 milligrams,  Carbohydrates: 6.8 grams, Fiber: 1.8 grams, Sugar: 2.5 grams, Protein: 6.2 grams, Net Carbs: 5 grams
  • This recipe makes 4 servings, and each one is about 3 tablespoons (but this may depend on whether you prefer a thinner or thicker consistency). Each serving of SAUCE ONLY has 2.2 net carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 of recipe (about 3 tablespoons sauce only (see notes for nutrition values including broccoli)Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 2.3gProtein: 4.3gFat: 10.7gCholesterol: 32.2mgSodium: 143.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.3g
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