Best 8 Cheese Sauce For Broccoli And Cauliflower Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable cheese sauce, a versatile creation that transforms humble vegetables into a gourmet feast. This rich and creamy sauce is not just for broccoli and cauliflower; it elevates any dish it graces. Inside this article, you'll find not one but three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic cheese sauce, ensuring you have options that suit your palate and culinary preferences. From a simple yet satisfying basic cheese sauce to a luscious Cheddar Cheese Sauce with a hint of mustard, and a luxurious Creamy Cheese Sauce with Parmesan and Gruyère, these recipes cater to every taste and occasion. Let your taste buds embark on an extraordinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures our cheese sauces have to offer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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Cauliflower cheese gets more colourful with the addition of broccoli in this super Sunday lunch side dish

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small cauliflower, leaves removed and broken into small florets
1 small head broccoli, broken into small florets
50g butter
50g flour
1 tsp mustard powder
500ml milk
100g strong cheddar, or vegetarian alternative
2 tbsp snipped chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a very large saucepan, cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 5 mins. Then add the broccoli and cook for 3 mins more. Drain well and transfer to a large ovenproof dish.
  • To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a small pan. When foaming, add flour and mustard powder, and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly to get rid of any lumps. Once half the milk has been added, return to the heat and add the remaining milk. Keep stirring and bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 2 mins, until thickened and smooth. Add most of the cheese and some seasoning then take off the heat and add the chives.
  • Pour the sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. This can be done the day before and kept covered in the fridge. Cook in the oven for 35-40 mins until bubbling, allowing an extra 5-10 mins cooking time if from the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium

CHEESE SAUCE FOR BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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The basic white sauce that your mother probably taught you, with cheese thrown in for yumminess. Definitely helps to convinces kids to eat their vegetables!

Provided by Samantha Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Broccoli and cauliflower baked in a cheese cream sauce.

Provided by MikeP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
½ pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
.063 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk half-and-half and Dijon mustard into butter-flour mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cream sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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Fresh broccoli and cauliflower are baked together with a thick cheese sauce!

Provided by R.PENALUNA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh cauliflower
6 ounces fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon English mustard
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil cauliflower and broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a medium baking dish.
  • In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and stir in flour. Gradually whisk in milk, and increase heat to medium. As the mixture thickens, whisk in English mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until a thick sauce has formed, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil. Sprinkle in 2/3 of the cheese, and stir until melted.
  • Pour sauce over broccoli and cauliflower. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This is an easy recipe for cauliflower cheese but it's pretty versatile. You can use the cheese sauce with any vegetables you have handy. I often put a layer of cooked kale or broccoli on the bottom, then arrange the cooked cauliflower florets on top. You can change the flavor of the sauce by adding different cheeses you might have in your fridge. It takes a bit of elbow work to make the sauce but it's worth it. This is delicious served with roast beef or lamb.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups 1% milk
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place cauliflower in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and mix using a whisk or wooden spoon until smooth and mixture pulls away from the side of the saucepan, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and whisk continuously until sauce is thickened but still pourable, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce until melted; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over all of the cauliflower. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

VELVEETA CHEESE SAUCE FOR CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI



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Cauliflower and broccoli never had it so good! --- the amounts stated makes a huge amount if desired the ingredients may be reduced by half --- for cheese sauce with a kick add in some Tabasco or cayenne pepper, of coarse this cheese sauce may be used with just about anything!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups 18% table cream
3 cups cubed Velveeta cheese (cubed about 1 inch)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper (or to taste) (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
paprika, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
  • Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add in the cubed Velveeta, and contine to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add in the sugar, salt and pepper; mix until combined.
  • Pour over the veggies JUST prior to serving.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Note: this recipe may be cut in half if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 245.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4

BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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An easy side dish to have with any meal! The cheese sauce makes this the ultimate vegetable. It also makes your dinner plate colorful and pretty! Quick preparation.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
boiling water
salt
5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in boiling water and add salt. Cook until tender. Drain well or it will turn your sauce into a soup.
  • For cheese sauce: In separate saucepan melt butter over low heat. Gradually stir in flour until smooth.
  • While stirring constantly, add milk slowly. Stir until smooth. Add salt and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Don't overcook.
  • Serve broccoli with cheese sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 31.6, Cholesterol 144.2, Sodium 1536.5, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.7

CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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Make and share this Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sydsmama

Categories     Cheese

Time 23m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large head broccoli (about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds total)
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained (to taste, I use 1/3 can)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
additional milk, if needed, to thin sauce

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets, discarding outer leaves and stems.
  • You should have about 8 cups broccoli florets and 4 cups cauliflower.
  • In a large pot, bring 8 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add cauliflower; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add broccoli; cook an additional 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Drain.
  • While vegetables are cooking, make Cheese Sauce:.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk; continue to whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese, mustard, chiles, hot-pepper sauce and salt.
  • Stir until smooth. If a thinner sauce is desired, stir in a few more tablespoons of milk.
  • To serve, place vegetables in large serving dish and pour cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
  • Do Ahead: Cook vegetables, rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain and refrigerate. Prepare sauce; let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to a day ahead.
  • To serve, uncover; remove from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Reheat separately in microwave oven (adding more milk to sauce as needed).

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Tips for Making the Best Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower:

- **Use a good quality cheese:** The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of the sauce. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or a milder cheese like mozzarella or Gruyère for a more subtle flavor. - **Make a roux:** A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. Make sure to cook the roux until it is golden brown to get the best flavor. - **Use milk or cream:** Milk or cream will help to make the sauce smooth and creamy. You can use whole milk, skim milk, or even almond milk. - **Season the sauce to taste:** Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat. - **Serve the sauce immediately:** Cheese sauce is best served immediately after it is made. It will start to thicken as it cools, so if you need to store it, reheat it gently over low heat. ###

Conclusion:

Cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for broccoli and cauliflower, but it can also be used on other vegetables, pasta, and even meat. With its creamy texture and cheesy flavor, cheese sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Tips for Making the Best Cheese Sauce for Broccoli and Cauliflower:

  • Use a good quality cheese.
  • Make a roux.
  • Use milk or cream.
  • Season the sauce to taste.
  • Serve the sauce immediately.

Conclusion:

Cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for broccoli and cauliflower, but it can also be used on other vegetables, pasta, and even meat. With its creamy texture and cheesy flavor, cheese sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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