Cheddar Broccoli With Beer Sauce

Submitted by weekend cooker

"another twist on a broccoli .. great side dish or for company."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6 dishes
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 5 cups raw broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup beer, divided
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons flour
• 3⁄4 cup nonfat milk
• 3⁄4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

directions

1. Arrange broccoli in a steamer, steam covered for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, and place in a large bowl.
2. Whisk 1/4 cup beer and flour in a bowl.
3. Combine milk and the remaining 1/4 cup beer in a pan, and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in flour mixture, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes.
6. Add cheddar cheese, chives, lemon rind, and kosher salt, toss to coat.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I scaled this down for one person. I enjoyed the cheese sauce over the broccoli. A new twist on an old favorite! Thanks. Made for Please Review My Recipe game.