Velveeta Cheese Sauce for Cauliflower and Broccoli

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

Cauliflower and broccoli never had it so good! --- the amounts stated makes a huge amount if desired the ingredients may be reduced by half --- for cheese sauce with a kick add in some Tabasco or cayenne pepper, of coarse this cheese sauce may be used with just about anything!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 cups

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups 18% table cream
• 3 cups cubed Velveeta cheese (cubed about 1 inch)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• black pepper (or to taste) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• paprika , for topping

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
2. Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
3. Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
4. Add in the cubed Velveeta, and contine to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add in the sugar, salt and pepper; mix until combined.
7. Pour over the veggies JUST prior to serving.
8. Sprinkle with paprika.
9. Note: this recipe may be cut in half if desired.

Reviews

[ncsouthernbelle]

Delicious!

[drama diva]

This is exactly the cheese sauce I remember my mom making when I was growing up. Since I can't leave any recipe alone, I added some shredded sharp cheddar and then thinnned it out with chicken stock when it got a little thick. I also added chipotle hot sauce for added kick. I'm serving this over roasted broccoli and then sprinkling it with toasted bread crumbs and parsley. Can't wait! Thans for the memories.

[Kat's Mom]

We really enjoyed how this made the Velveeta much more creamy. However, we found the addition of the sugar didn't compliment the caulflower and would leave it out the next time.