4.8 from 453 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 536 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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.
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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
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
% 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.