Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons flour
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2 cups milk
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
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8 ounces processed Cheddar cheese, such as Velveeta®, cubed
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2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup matchstick-cut carrots, roughly chopped
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3 cups chopped broccoli
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1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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2 teaspoons hot sauce
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crusty bread for serving (optional)
Directions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk and mustard and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thick and creamy, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Stir in Cheddar and Velveeta and cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Add in chicken stock, cream, carrots, and broccoli and cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and serve with crusty bread and more cheese on top if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 499 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 499 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 36g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium 2015mg | 88% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium 551mg | 42% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 690mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
