Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 2 pounds broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees.

2. After 15 minutes, toss broccoli, oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Arrange broccoli in single layer on hot baking sheet. Bake until spotty brown, 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

3. Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, mustard, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Off heat, whisk in Monterey Jack and cheddar until smooth. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sauce over broccoli.