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Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce
4.9 from 183 votes

Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce

This Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce combines melted butter, flour, milk, and shredded cheddar into a creamy sauce seasoned with cayenne, salt, and black pepper. The sauce is thickened by making a roux before gradually adding milk, ensuring smoothness without lumps. The sharpness of cheddar and mild heat from cayenne complement the sauce’s rich, velvety texture, suitable for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, or snacks.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter 14g
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 8g
  • 3/4 cup milk any percentage
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, quantity 3 oz
  • Pinch cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until flour is lightly golden, about 1 minute.
  2. Slowly pour in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. 
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the cheese a handful at a time until all the cheese has been used and sauce is smooth and creamy. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use 2% milk as a baseline for nutrition and sauce consistency.
  • Whisk continuously when adding milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
  • Add cheese gradually off heat for a smooth finish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%

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