Homemade Cheese Sauce
This homemade cheese sauce is a creamy and flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Made with a blend of cheeses and simple ingredients, it is perfect for nachos, pasta, or as a dip. Quick to prepare, this sauce is sure to satisfy your cheese cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux.
- Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until it starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheese to the sauce a little at a time, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- If desired, add the garlic powder for extra flavor. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Once the cheese has melted completely and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg