Broccoli With Seriously Cheesy Sauce

• 1 12 lbs broccoli
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 14 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces grated milk cheddar cheese (2 cups)

1. Remove the tough part of the broccoli stems, usually the lower 3 to 4 inches.
2. Cut the broccoli into 4 even portions.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon of salt.
4. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, 7 or 8 minutes.
5. Drain broccoli and transfer to a 2 quart casserole or serving dish.
6. In a medium heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
7. Add the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
8. Cook, stirring constantly, with a large wooden spoon, for 2 minutes.
9. Whisk in the milk and bring the sauce to a boil, whisking occasionally.
10. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
11. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cheese.
12. Stir well.
13. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and serve.

broccoli, salt, unsalted butter, ground black pepper, flour, milk, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-with-seriously-cheesy-sauce-104424 (may not work)