Cheddar Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

Even if you aren't a big fan of broccoli, everyone can agree it's better with cheese sauce, and this is a cheese sauce recipe that's not difficult to make. For those of us who DO like broccoli, this sauce only makes broccoli even tastier. The recipe makes more sauce than is needed for just two people, so halve the recipe or prepare for leftovers if you won't be needing that much.

Ingredients:

- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 6 oz sharp or mild cheddar cheese (white or orange), shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- salt

Directions:

In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk over moderate-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the milk and heavy cream. Cook, whisking, until thickened (about 2 minutes). Add the mustard mixture and cheese. Cook over moderate-low heat until cheese is melted. Season with salt. Serve with cooked broccoli.