Creamy Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
536 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Cheese Sauce
Description
The sauce begins by cooking a butter and flour roux, which serves as a thickening base. Gradually whisking in milk ensures a smooth texture without lumps. Onion powder and white pepper provide gentle seasoning without overpowering the cheese flavors.
After the sauce thickens slightly over medium heat, it’s removed from heat and shredded sharp cheddar along with Parmesan cheese are stirred in until melted. This combination yields a creamy, tangy sauce with complexity from the sharp cheese and nuttiness from Parmesan.
This cheese sauce can be used as a topping or dip and can be prepared ahead. Cooling may cause thickening, so gently reheat until pourable again. It is a versatile base for many comfort dishes.
Nutrition information relates to about 1 cup serving size. Leftover sauce keeps refrigerated up to one week and can be reheated in short microwave bursts, stirring to maintain smoothness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or a pinch
- 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk a small amount at a time, whisking smooth after each addition.
- Add onion powder and white pepper.
- Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking continually until slightly thick.
- Remove from heat and add cheeses. Stir until melted.
Notes
- Store leftover cheese sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until thoroughly warmed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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