Microwave Cheesy Broccoli Delight

🌿 Swiss-Sauced Broccoli 🧀

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Description: This delightful recipe is a personal adaptation that turned out remarkably well, even with a creative twist using cheddar instead of Swiss cheese. Clocking in at just 20 minutes, the convenience of preparing everything in the microwave adds to the charm of this dish. Please note that prep and cooking times are approximate.

Recipe Category: Vegetable | Keywords: Microwave, < 30 Mins

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 138.5
• Fat Content: 9.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5.8g
• Cholesterol Content: 28.2mg
• Sodium Content: 326.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8.3g
• Fiber Content: 2g
• Sugar Content: 1g
• Protein Content: 6.6g

Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Review Count: 7

Ingredients:

• 6 cups fresh broccoli
• 2 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup Swiss cheese (or cheddar as a delicious alternative)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Broccoli:
   • Wash broccoli; remove outer leaves and tough parts of stalks.
   • Cut broccoli stalks lengthwise into uniform spears or slice thinly crosswise.
   • In a 1-quart casserole, combine broccoli, water, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.

2. Prepare Cheese Sauce:
   • In a 1-cup measure, microwave butter or margarine uncovered on 100% power for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.
   • Stir in flour, a dash of salt, and white pepper.
   • Stir in milk.
   • Microwave uncovered on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.
   • Stir in shredded cheese until melted.

3. Serve:
   • Serve the luscious cheese sauce atop the tender broccoli, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Enjoy your Swiss-Sauced Broccoli creation! 🌱🧀