Cook the roux well before adding any liquid. To get rid of the floury taste, cook the flour mixture for a few minutes while stirring often
Make sure your milk isn't too hot. To avoid scalding, it is crucial to pay great attention and whisk constantly when working with milk on the cooktop. You should also make sure that you don't cook it over medium heat
Signs that a sauce is thickening A good way to check if the milk has thickened enough to add cheese is to stick a spoon into the mixture. It's ready to add the cheese when it covers the back of a spoon
It is best to shred the cheese by hand for best melting
To avoid any scorching, make sure the heat is off before adding the shredded cheddar cheese
Make sure the broccoli is all the same size. ensure consistent cooking when steaming, make sure you trim your broccoli florets to the same size
Prepare ahead of time by shredding the cheese and cleaning and chopping the broccoli
When covered and refrigerated, leftover cheese sauce can be kept for up to three days. In a small saucepan, reheat over medium heat, stirring in a little milk to get the right consistency
