Broccoli & Cheetos Recipe

Name: Broccoli & Cheetos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream; 3 tbl minced garlic; 2 tbl minced shallots; 6 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups grated Gouda; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Salt, to taste; 1 1/4 lbs (about 2 large heads) broccoli, cut into small florets; 3 tbl olive oil; 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes; 2 cups original Cheetos, crushed by hand

Servings: persons

2 cups heavy cream
3 tbl minced garlic
2 tbl minced shallots
6 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups grated Gouda
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt, to taste
1 1/4 lbs (about 2 large heads) broccoli, cut into small florets
3 tbl olive oil
1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
2 cups original Cheetos, crushed by hand

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1. Heat cream, 2 tbl garlic, shallots, peppercorns & bay leaf in a 2-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in cheeses & salt.
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2. Strain sauce into a small saucepan. Set aside & keep warm.
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3. Add broccoli to a large pot of boiling, salted water. Cook, stirring, until slightly al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool broccoli with cold water to stop cooking.
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4. Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic & chili flakes & cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add broccoli & cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
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5. Spoon cheese sauce among 6 bowls or in a serving dish. Top sauce with broccoli & a generous sprinkling of Cheetos. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups heavy cream, 3 tbl minced garlic, 2 tbl minced shallots, 6 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Broccoli & Cheetos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli & Cheetos

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