Cheese Sauce for Pretzels
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Cheese Sauce for Pretzels
Description
Cheese Sauce for Pretzels starts with a butter and flour roux cooked briefly to form a paste, which is then gradually combined with whole milk and cooked until thickened. Removing it from heat, shredded cheddar cheese and salt are whisked in until fully melted and smooth. The sauce delivers a thick yet creamy consistency, ideal for dipping or coating pretzels. It is best served right away to maintain its smooth texture but can be stored refrigerated for up to a week.
The method emphasizes careful whisking to avoid lumps and gradual addition of milk to achieve the desired thickness. The use of whole milk and cheddar cheese creates a flavorful and nourishing sauce without added ingredients. Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed after cooking.
To use, serve the sauce alongside warm pretzels for dipping or drizzle over them for a gooey finish. Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, stirring to restore smoothness before serving again.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 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
- Add extra milk gradually if the sauce becomes too thick to reach your preferred consistency.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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