Cheese Sauce Quick and Easy
Elevate your meals in just 10 minutes with this "Cheese Sauce Quick and Easy" recipe, a foolproof way to create a velvety, rich cheese sauce from scratch. Perfectly balanced with melted cheddar, creamy milk, and a hint of seasoning, this recipe delivers a luscious sauce that’s as versatile as it is delicious. The base of butter and flour ensures a smooth, lump-free texture, while optional garlic powder adds a subtle depth of flavor. Whether poured over pasta, drizzled on top of baked potatoes, or used as a dip for veggies, this homemade cheese sauce is the ultimate comfort food companion. With minimal prep and common kitchen staples, it’s the perfect go-to for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Optional: Garlic powder
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully liquid, but avoid browning.
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk together to form a smooth paste, cooking for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens to a smooth consistency.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, until fully melted and combined.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder to taste, stirring to distribute evenly.
Remove the pan from heat and serve the cheese sauce immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, baked potatoes, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 1410 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1116 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 537 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
