Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
166 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Description
The Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce uses a classic roux base with butter and flour cooked into warm whole milk, creating a creamy, thickened foundation. Sharp cheddar cheese is melted in at the end alongside Dijon mustard, contributing both depth of flavor and a mild bite. The sauce has a velvety, smooth texture suitable for coating foods evenly.
It can be served over steamed vegetables or stirred through pasta for extra flavor. The bright note from Dijon mustard complements the cheddar without overpowering it, giving the sauce a subtle complexity.
Careful flour sifting before cooking ensures no lumps. When reheating, gently warm and whisk in more milk if needed to return to a pourable consistency without splitting. For variation, a splash of hot sauce can add a mild spicy element. Mozzarella is not recommended as it impacts the sauce's texture.
Ingredients
- 500 ml milk whole
- 4 tablespoon plain flour
- 50 g butter
- 80 g cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Put 500 ml Whole milk in a saucepan with the 4 tablespoon Plain flour and 50 g Butter.
- Over a medium heat, whisk until the butter has melted and the flour has mixed in.
- Once the sauce starts to thicken (2-3 minutes), remove from the heat and stir in 80 g Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- Mix until the cheese has melted.
Notes
- Sift flour prior to adding to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Reheat gently and stir constantly, adding milk as needed to maintain smoothness.
- Adding a splash of hot sauce like Sriracha imparts a subtle kick.
- Avoid mozzarella cheese to prevent stringy texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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