Cheddar–monterey Jack Cheese Sauce With Broccoli
- 15m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
A creamy cheese sauce made with cheddar and Monterey Jack, served over steamed broccoli. This simple side dish is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white or black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese
- 2 heads broccoli
- paprika
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 10 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 377 mg
- Iron: 0.37 mg
- Magnesium: 23.8 mg
- Phosphorus: 257 mg
- Potassium: 216 mg
- Zinc: 1.64 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground white or black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese
- 2 heads broccoli
- paprika
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup (1 stick) butter. Stir in ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground white or black pepper until smooth.
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Step 2.
Gradually add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup dry white wine, and 4 cups milk, stirring constantly to combine.
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Step 3.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Step 4.
Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese. Stir until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
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Step 5.
While the sauce simmers, prepare the broccoli: Cut each head of broccoli into quarters, trimming off the hard stem ends. Bring 1 inch of water and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the broccoli quarters, cover, and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat, pour off the water, then cover the pot and let the broccoli steam for 4 more minutes. Uncover and rinse the broccoli with cold water to stop the cooking; drain well.
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Step 6.
Place broccoli quarters on plates and pour the cheese sauce over them. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Serve warm.