Description
Cheddar Cheese Sauce is a creamy, indulgent delight that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. Perfect for nachos, vegetables, or a baked potato, this versatile sauce is quick to prepare and guarantees to impress your guests. With its rich flavor and velvety texture, you’ll want to drizzle it over everything!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out for ease.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth and golden.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne as desired.
- Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg