Broccoli Trees with Cheesy Dipping Sauce
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup 1% lowfat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Directions
- Steam the broccoli until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside uncovered off the heat.
- While the broccoli is cooking, heat the oil or butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns light golden, about 1 minute. Raise the heat to medium-high. Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard, and garlic powder and bring to a simmer, whisking often. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer and whisk gently until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli or serve the sauce in four individual small bowls and use for dipping.