Description
This Homemade Cheese Sauce is versatile and kid-friendly, perfect for everything from broccoli to bread. It’s quick to make and much better than any store-bought version.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until it forms a paste and turns a light golden color.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
- Add Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately over vegetables, pasta, or as a dip.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add hot sauce, chili peppers, or cayenne pepper.
- Use different cheeses like Swiss, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack to match your dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Side Dish
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 142mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 27mg