Broccoli and Cheese Recipe | Baked Broccoli Cheese Recipe
Broccoli and cheese recipe with step by step pictures. Popular baked broccoli cheese recipe made with white sauce, cheese and baked till bubbly and golden.
Equipment
oven
Baking Dish
Strainer & Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 1 large Broccoli cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 5 cups Boiling water
For Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Garlic peeled & chopped finely
- 2 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Cold Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
For Topping
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil. Add salt to it. Add in broccoli stems and florets. Cook for 1 min till it gets bright green in colour. Drain them and set aside.
- Heat butter in a sauce pan. Add in garlic and saute for 10 seconds till fragrant.
- Add in flour and stir fry for a min. Add in milk and mix well. Stir till it thickens. Finally add in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well. Stir in ½ cup of cheese and mix till cheese is melted.
- Take a baking dish. Add cooked broccoli into the dish. Pour cheese sauce over it and top with remaining cheese.
- Broil this on high till bubbly and golden brown in a 220 degree C preheated oven for 10 to 15 mins.
- Remove and serve.
Video
Notes
Variations
- You can use cauliflower instead of broccoli. Carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, baby corn, mixed vegetables can be used.
- Sprinkling of parmesan cheese gives a good taste.
- Topping broccoli and cheese with breadcrumbs gives crunchy taste.
Tips
- Never discard broccoli stems. Use a knife to remove the outer skin of the stem and cut it into bite size pieces and use.
- Once butter and flour is combined, pour in cold milk instead of hot milk to avoid lumps.
- Always cook the cheese sauce on low heat.
- Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese can be added.
- Any spices that you prefer can be used.
- Topping broccoli and cheese with breadcrumbs gives crunchy taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli and Cheese Recipe | Baked Broccoli Cheese Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
256
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
1436
mg
62
%
Potassium
697
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
1463
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
136
mg
165
%
Calcium
335
mg
34
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.