5.0 from 9 votes
Cheese Sauce Recipe
Sweet dreams are made of cheese! This Cheese Sauce Recipe is ready to make just about everything taste incredible!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
132mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
699IU
(14%)
Calcium
378mg
(38%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 699IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.