Classic combination!

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Slightly adapted from Vegetable of the Day by Kate McMillan

Ingredients

• 3 heads broccoli
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black peppercorns, ground
• 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne or Kashmiri chilies
• 90g sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cut the broccoli heads into halves or thirds and steam until tender (5-7 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.
2. Melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly (7-10 minutes).
6. Stir in the salt, pepper, and cayenne and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (~10 minutes longer).
7. Stir in the cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and serve.