Best Weight Watchers Broccoli With Cheese Sauce Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot.
• Place broccoli in a steamer basket and set over water.
• Cover and steam until crisp-tender, about 5 to 6 minutes; drain and return to pot.
• Alternatively, you can cook broccoli in microwave.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together milk and flour until blended; place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Whisk in cheese until melted; whisk in mustard and salt.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and toss until coated.
• Yields about 1 cup per serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHEESY BROCCOLI-PASTA BAKE (6 POINTS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; return the broccoli and pasta to the pot.
• While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and mustard; cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and salt. Increase the heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens, 3-4 minutes.
• Add the sauce to the pasta and broccoli. Stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Bake until bubbling,about 25 minutes.

EASY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE-EASILY ADAPTABLE TO WEIGHT WATCHERS CORE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs. Mix well with a metal spoon.
• Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
• Top with the crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over the crackers.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until set and golden.

WEIGHT WATCHERS BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 2 PTS PER CUP

Steps:

• Mix chicken broth, frozen broccoli and tomatoes and chilies together.
• Simmer for 25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• Cube Velveeta and put into soup pot.
• Simmer just until cheese is melted.
• This recipe freezes and refrigerates well. I make a large recipe at the beginning of the week and use it to snack on when I'm in danger of breaking my diet. I can have a large bowl and some crusty bread with it and still be under 5 points.