Weight Watchers Broccoli With Cheese Sauce Food

WEIGHT WATCHERS BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
• In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in Cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
• Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.
• Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumb mixture. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Divide into 8 pieces and serve.
• Yields 1 piece 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.

BROCCOLI WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• In a saucepan, whisk the cornstarch, seasonings and milk until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add in the cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
• Drain the broccoli and top with cheese sauce.

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.