Description
Learn how to make a simple and delicious cheese sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over pasta, vegetables, nachos, or baked potatoes. This homemade cheddar sauce is creamy, flavorful, and easy to whip up in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Create Roux: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
- Add Milk: Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season and Cheese: Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Reduce heat, then add cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Experiment with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- 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: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
