Frequently asked questions
This cheesy broccoli has just the right nuanced flavor from the Parmesan and cheddar cheese, the best tender texture, and the perfect warming vibe. Even better, it’s done in under 10 minutes! It quickly became part of our regular rotation: and we’ll show you how to do it! Want a classic cheese sauce instead? Go to this Cheese Sauce or Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
Fresh broccoli Olive oil Kosher salt Grated Parmesan cheese: The powdery kind, not the kind that looks like sticks (that’s shredded Parmesan) Shredded cheddar cheese
First, sauté the broccoli in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. This gets it mostly cooked and a little brown. Add the cheese, then ¼ water and cover! Cook 1 minute. This both steams the broccoli and melts the cheese.
That’s it! Remove the lid and you’ve got a gooey, warm, perfectly tender pile of cheesy broccoli. Even better: you don’t have to wait to bake a casserole! it’s done in less than 10 minutes: perfect for hangry moments.
You get all the fiber and Vitamin C in broccoli! 1 cup of raw broccoli has 2.3 grams of fiber (source) and 140% of your daily vitamin (source). The cheese is moderate. The cheese adds 68 calories and 5 grams fat per serving. This is better than many cheese sauces that load on calories and fat.
Want to go super healthy? Try our Pan Fried Broccoli: it’s got no cheese but lots of great flavor.
Fire up the oven for crispy Parmesan Broccoli or Roasted Broccoli. Mix up Broccoli Salad or Broccoli Slaw. Add carrots for Roasted Broccoli and Carrots, or make Blanched Broccoli. Whiz up a Broccoli Smoothie or go cozy with Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup. Try it in a Broccoli Stir Fry or Shrimp and Broccoli.
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