Velvety Cheese Sauce Recipe
Elevate your meals with this creamy cheese sauce, perfect for nachos, mac and cheese, or drizzling over veggies. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll impress family and friends with this deliciously rich sauce that transforms any dish into a culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices (mustard powder, cayenne)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until thickened and bubbling gently.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg