If there are two things that go together perfectly it’s definitely cheese and broccoli. The crisp and creamy flavors together just make magic somehow. And, adding lemon to the mix just makes it even better.

The citrus offsets the other flavors to give it much more depth while keeping this dish feeling light. It’s the same concept behind Polish green beans and creamy lemon pasta bake, too.

The keystone of this dish is the creamy sauce made with cheddar cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. To make this amazing topping we first make a roux with flour and butter before slowly whisking the milk. Then the cheese, spices, and lemon zest come in after.

Making a sauce like this not only makes the cheese go further, but it also gives us a chance to incorporate other flavors into the dish.

Once the sauce is made all you have to do is pour it over some steamed broccoli for a side side that will make any dinner extra special. Add a little extra lemon zest on top for even more citrus flavor.

This broccoli goes well with chicken or with beef or fish. It’s even good alongside sandwiches or baked potatoes. In fact there are very few dinner or lunch mains that wouldn’t pair well with this versatile dish.

It’s a lively way to get your veggies in and it couldn’t be tastier. Just a few ingredients dress up broccoli like never before.