Cheese Sauce
Cheese sauce is a creamy, luscious blend that elevates any dish from simple to sensational. Whether drizzled over nachos, stirred into pasta, or served with vegetables, this cheese sauce recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a favorite for gatherings and cozy nights in. In just 15 minutes, you can create a rich and customizable cheese sauce that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth; cook for about one minute until golden.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and garlic powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg