Anytime Broccoli Cheese Sauce
Submitted by ninatab36
Quick 5-minute broccoli cheese sauce using canned soup and milk for an easy vegetable topping that transforms plain veggies into kid-friendly sides.
YIELD
1 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
5 minREADY
5 minThis pantry staple recipe is the busy parent’s secret weapon for getting vegetables eaten without complaint.
Just two ingredients (canned broccoli cheese soup and milk) heat together into a smooth, creamy sauce that makes even the plainest steamed vegetables suddenly appealing.
Whip it up on the stove or in the microwave in under 5 minutes, then pour it generously over broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
It’s the kind of shortcut that saves weeknight sanity when everyone’s hungry and you need dinner on the table fast.
Kitchen Tips
- Stir frequently: Canned soup can scorch on the bottom; keep stirring for smooth, lump-free sauce
- Adjust thickness: Want thinner sauce? Add more milk; thicker? Use less or simmer longer
- Microwave shortcut: Stir halfway through heating to prevent hot spots and ensure even warming
- Make it fancy: Stir in garlic powder, mustard, or a handful of shredded cheese for depth
Variations
- Use cream of mushroom soup for mushroom cheese sauce over green beans
- Add cooked crumbled bacon for smoky, savory richness
- Toss with cooked pasta and steamed broccoli for quick mac and cheese
Ingredients
Directions
Combine soup and milk.
CONVENTIONAL STOVE: Over medium heat, heat until hot and bubbling, stirring often.
MICROWAVE OVEN: Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 5 minutes or until hot and bubbling, stirring halfway through heating.
Serve over vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
Makes 1½ cups.
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