Every broccoli and cheese recipe you could need

Broccoli and cheese is one of those famous food duos, right up there with eggs and bacon, peanut butter and jelly, and rice and beans. But, unlike its peers, broccoli and cheese doesn’t always have the best reputation, despite broccoli being America’s favorite veggie. You know what we’re talking about: those bland freezer meals that fall flat on their promises of flavorful Alfredo with roasted broccoli or perfectly steamed florets with a cheddar sauce. These products are, shall we say, not great.

It’s time we give broccoli and cheese its due, and these 12 recipes allow this combo to shine like that star it is.