Tender broccoli, spiced melty cheese sauce, and grated cheddar come together in this Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe. Broccoli and Cheese Sauce is a side dish that compliments any protein. This recipe is easy and delicious, and we will show you exactly how to make it!
This recipe was originally developed for Tillamook. It has since been rephotographed. All opinions are still my own, and I still use and love Tillamook cheese.
What Is Broccoli and Cheese Sauce?
This dish is inspired by a side served at Outback Steak House. It is blanched broccoli topped with a spiced cheese sauce and shredded cheese, then baked until everything is warm and bubbly. I know that many have an aversion to broccoli – but this combination will convert even the pickiest of eaters!
What Do I Need To Make Broccoli and Cheese Sauce?
You’ll need to add the following to your grocery list:
- 2 pounds broccolini or broccoli
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup addition shredded cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top
Tell Me How To Make It
Preparation: clean and prepare your broccolini or broccoli. Cut into florets or trim.
1. Create a roux by melting butter in a large saucepan and adding in flour. Whisk until fragrant.
2. While whisking pouring in 1 cup milk. Whisk until thickened.
3. Whisking 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
4. Stir in spices.
5. Stir in cheese until completely smooth.
Pro Tip: Grate your own cheese. Pre shredded cheese has an added ingredient that mades it gritty when melted.
6. Meanwhile Blanch your broccoli by brining a large pot of water to a boil and adding broccoli to it. Cook for 1 minute and then drain.
7. Add broccoli to individual baking dishes and top with cheese sauce.
8. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
The seasoning blend in the recipe really packs a punch. They bring this dish up a notch from broccoli with cheese to cheesy delicious broccoli. Serving them in individual casserole dishes is also a nice touch that makes dinner time extra special. Like I said, the sauce is spiced, so if you or your family is sensitive to the spices, feel free to reduce the amounts.
Cheese Broccoli Q&A
How long does broccoli and cheese last?
You can store in your fridge in and airtight container for 3 days.
What Should I Serve Broccoli and Cheese Sauce With?
May I suggest?
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Cheese Broccoli // Outback Copycat
Ingredients
- 2 lbs broccolini or broccoli cleaned and chopped into florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan melt butter. Add flour and whisk until combined. Cook until fragrant.
- Add whipping cream and milk, continue to whisk until thickened.
- Add 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese and spices, whisk until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile blanch your broccoli and drain.
- Pour cheese sauce over broccoli
- Transfer broccoli to small oven safe dishes. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
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Gabrielle says
Missing ingredients. Close to the actual recipe. Great attempt though.
Kadee says
Ha ha! Unfortunately I don’t have their actual recipe. I’ll take it if you have it!
Holly says
Half the ingredients are never used in the recipe
Kadee says
Hey Holly, not sure what you mean here? All ingredients listed are used in the recipe. I’m happy to clarify if you have some questions. :)
Emily Kemp says
This looks SO delicious, I can’t wait to try it!
tami G says
so, I’ve never eaten at this restaurant…how spicy is the cheese sauce? I need a good sauce for veggies that even elderly can eat.