Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

Broccoli and Cheese Sauce is a classic comfort food dish featuring tender-crisp broccoli florets coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It typically consists of steamed or blanched broccoli combined with a sauce made from cheese (like cheddar), milk or cream, butter, and flour as a thickener. While its exact origins are tied to American home cooking, it's a popular side dish across many Western cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in fat and protein due to the cheese sauce, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the broccoli and any flour used. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and calcium, with a typical serving containing roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	135 mg
Vitamin K	160 mcg
Calcium	300 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a simple yet satisfying way to make vegetables appealing, often served as a side at family dinners or holiday meals. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of how pairing a nutrient-dense vegetable with fat (from cheese) can enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin K found in broccoli.