How to Make Cheese Sauce
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How to Make Cheese Sauce
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This cheddar cheese sauce is creamy, smooth, and SO easy to make. Goes great with nachos, pretzels, steamed vegetables, fries and MORE!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (large shreds)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz, divided)
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss shredded cheese and cornstarch, shaking off any excess cornstarch (hand-shredded cheese works best, try to avoid pre-packaged shredded cheeses).
- Place cheese in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add HALF of the evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon of dry mustard.
- Heat over low heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until cheese melts, adding more evaporated milk when needed to reach desired consistency (we usually end up using all of the evaporated milk).
- The mixture will seem grainy as it starts melting but keep at it. The graininess will go away as it heats and the cheese will become nice and smooth.
- Once the cheese has melted, add cream cheese and stir until smooth and mixed in.
- Serve immediately. If serving for a group or party, keep warm in a small slow cooker on low heat to keep from getting clumpy. Stir often.
Notes
- Toss - In a large bowl, toss shredded cheese and cornstarch, shaking off any excess cornstarch. Place cheese in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the evaporated milk and dry mustard.
- Toss - In a large bowl, toss shredded cheese and cornstarch, shaking off any excess cornstarch. Place cheese in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the evaporated milk and dry mustard.
- Warm-up - Heat over low heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until cheese melts, adding more evaporated milk when needed to reach desired consistency.
- Warm-up - Heat over low heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until cheese melts, adding more evaporated milk when needed to reach desired consistency.
- Melted - Once the cheese has melted, add cream cheese and stir until smooth and mixed in.
- Melted - Once the cheese has melted, add cream cheese and stir until smooth and mixed in.
- Serve - If serving for a group or party, keep warm in a small slow cooker on low heat to keep from getting clumpy. Stir often.
- Serve - If serving for a group or party, keep warm in a small slow cooker on low heat to keep from getting clumpy. Stir often.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
436mg
(44%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 436mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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