Creamy Cheese Sauce

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4.8

453 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    536 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Cheese Sauce

This super easy cheese sauce recipe is a game changer in the kitchen, it's way better than any store-bought kind! 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon white pepper or a pinch
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add milk a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.
  3. Add onion powder and white pepper.
  4. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking continually until slightly thick.
  5. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Stir until melted.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is based on 1 cup of sauce.
  • Store leftover cheese sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each stage, until heated through. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 536 (27%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 334mg (10%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1500IU (30%) Calcium 878mg (88%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 536 27%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Potassium 334mg 7%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1500IU 30%
Calcium 878mg 88%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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