Description
No clumps, no complicated steps. Just velvety, homemade, Easy Cheese Sauce in 10 minutes. It’s perfect for snack trays, movie nights, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, plus more to thin the sauce if needed
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly for about one minute to avoid burning.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously. Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring all the while, until the sauce is thick and bubbling.
- Add in the cheese and stir until the mixture is fully melted and creamy.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like, and serve with your favorite dippers or vegetables.
Notes
- I recommend grating a block of cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Packaged shreds often contain anti-caking agents that affect the melt.
- Don’t use high heat, or the sauce can scorch on the bottom and thicken too fast.
- You can adjust the consistency. If too thin, add more cheese. If too thick, whisk in a splash of milk and heat gently. Keep the cheese over the stovetop on low heat to keep warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 469.9 mg
- Fat: 11.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 32.7 mg