Cheese Sauce

1. Recipe

Simple Cheese Sauce

Difficulty: easy

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 500 ml of full-fat milk
• 100 g of shredded cheese (cheddar or gouda)
• 1 tablespoon of "Cheese Sauce" spice mix

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir constantly to create a light roux.
2. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Once you have a smooth base, add the "Cheese Sauce" spice mix.
4. Let the sauce thicken over low heat. Then stir in the shredded cheese and mix until fully melted.
5. Serve with pasta, vegetables, or as a dip.

2. Recipe

Baked Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Difficulty: medium

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 large broccoli, divided into florets
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 500 ml of full-fat milk
• 100 g of shredded cheese (cheddar or another hard cheese)
• 1 tablespoon of "Cheese Sauce" spice mix
• Extra cheese for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the broccoli florets in boiling water for about 5 minutes, until they are almost tender, then drain them.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour, and simmer for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
4. Slowly add milk and continue to stir until a smooth sauce forms.
5. Add the "Cheese Sauce" spice mix and let the sauce thicken over low heat.
6. Stir in the shredded cheese into the thickened sauce and mix until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Place the cooked broccoli florets in a baking dish and evenly cover them with the cheese sauce.
8. Sprinkle with extra cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
9. Let the baked broccoli rest for a moment before serving.
10. Serve it warm as a main dish or a rich side dish.