How to Make Cheese Sauce
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
How to Make Cheese Sauce
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This cheese sauce is pleasantly salty and tangy, with a smooth, thick, and creamy texture that’s perfect for both dipping and drizzling!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter or oil, fat drippings
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded (See Note 1)
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- tabasco (or hot sauce of choice)
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave in measuring cup for 1 minute on high.
- In a medium sauce pan melt the butter and then add the flour.
- Whisk the flour and butter together and allow to simmer on low to cook the flour 1-2 minutes. The lightest (white color) roux will be slightly puffed.
- Gradually add the warm milk and whisk to incorporate until a smooth sauce forms on low heat. Cook several minutes, sauce will thicken.
- Add a little more milk if too thick and whisk in the dry mustard, cheese and Tabasco (several dashes or more to your liking), until smooth sauce forms. Do not overheat the cheese, or it can become grainy in texture.
- Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
Notes
- Do not overheat the cheese, or it can become grainy in texture.
- You can substitute any cheese you prefer to suit your needs.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Do not overheat the cheese, or it can become grainy in texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
468IU
(9%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 468IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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