Cheesy Broccoli Toss Recipe

This quick and easy Cheesy Broccoli Toss recipe is a family favorite! Inspired by a magazine, this recipe delivers a vibrant, cheesy broccoli dish with a surprisingly light and flavorful cheese sauce. Tender-crisp broccoli florets are tossed in a creamy, subtly spicy cheese sauce – perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 146.8 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Cheesy Broccoli Toss

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How to Make Cheesy Broccoli Toss

  1. Wash and cut 1 large head of broccoli into bite-sized florets.
  2. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a medium saucepan. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  3. While broccoli is steaming, cut 8 ounces of velveeta cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
  4. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a medium saucepan with a lid. Add the cubed velveeta cheese.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard over the cheese and broccoli.
  6. Cover the saucepan and let the residual heat from the broccoli melt the cheese for 2-3 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
  7. Once the cheese is melted, gently toss the broccoli and cheese to combine.
  8. Transfer the cheesy broccoli to a serving dish.
  9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Broccoli Toss?

Cheesy Broccoli Toss takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Broccoli Toss?

Cheesy Broccoli Toss has approximately 146.8 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Broccoli Toss?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Broccoli Toss are Fresh Broccoli, Dry Mustard, Velveeta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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