Description
A creamy and delicious cheddar cheese sauce perfect for pasta, vegetables, or nachos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for approximately 1 minute until a thick paste is formed.
- Then gradually whisk in the milk and cook uncovered until the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat and then whisk in the cheddar cheese and salt. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve immediately and store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a base for mac and cheese or as a dip for various snacks.
- Feel free to add spices like paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg