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How to Make Cheese Sauce

This cheese sauce is pleasantly salty and tangy, with a smooth, thick, and creamy texture that’s perfect for both dipping and drizzling!

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave in measuring cup for 1 minute on high.
  2. In a medium sauce pan melt the butter and then add the flour.
  3. 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.
  4. Gradually add the warm milk and whisk to incorporate until a smooth sauce forms on low heat. Cook several minutes, sauce will thicken.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.