Once you’ve tried this cheese sauce for broccoli, you’ll never go back to your usual recipe.

Learn how to make cheese sauce for broccoli or cauliflower.

Creamy, decadent, and oh-so-cheesy, it’s the perfect topping for just about anything.

cheese sauce for broccoli or cauliflower

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Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if needed to adjust the consistency.

Season to taste before serving.

Serve as a dip with crudite or chips, or stir intogritsfor a cheesy twist on a Southern favorite.

ingredients for Cheese Sauce

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After all, is there anything that isn’t improved with drizzle of cheese sauce?

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Whisk in flour until combined.

cheese sauce for broccoli or cauliflower

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If your cheese sauce is too thin, consider adding additional cheese, or simmering until reduced to thicken.

making roux for cheese sauce

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cheese sauce

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