Blanched Broccoli And Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipes

BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the cornstarch, seasonings and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until cheese is melted. Drain the broccoli; top with cheese sauce.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Place broccoli and water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Uncover, continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and drain.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, white pepper, sour cream and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until well blended and warm. Stir in the crumbled bacon and cooked broccoli. Transfer to a medium dish to serve.

BLANCHED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli by throwing florets into boiling water for 30 seconds.
• Drain and place in ice water.
• when cool remove and keep in fridge.
• Sauce.
• melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
• sprinkle in flour.
• whisk to combine and cook until thick, about 1 min.
• pour in milk and heat until it thickens.
• add the grated cheese, cream cheese, salt, Cajun spice, mustard and pepper to taste.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• serve hot with the cold broccoli and serve as a dipping sauce.