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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 7, 2010
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An easy cheese sauce is draped over tender broccoli spears in a 30-minute side dish.

Broccoli with Cheese

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 6 oz process American cheese, sliced
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 drop red pepper sauce, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut broccoli into spears with 1/2-inch-wide stalks. In 2-quart round microwavable dish, place broccoli and water. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes or until hot and crisp-tender; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat remaining ingredients over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over broccoli.

Nutrition

140 Calories
9g Total Fat
9g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
9%
Sodium
500mg
21%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
2g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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