Cheesy Sauce for Veggies Meat Potatoes or Pasta
Transform your everyday dishes into decadent delights with this velvety Cheesy Sauce for Veggies, Meat, Potatoes, or Pasta. This quick and easy recipe combines the richness of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with a hint of Dijon mustard and a medley of seasonings like garlic and onion powder for a flavor-packed experience. Made with a simple roux of butter, flour, and milk, this creamy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect companion for busy weeknight dinners or indulgent weekend feasts. Whether drizzled over roasted vegetables, smothered on grilled meats, or layered into your favorite pasta, this versatile, crowd-pleasing sauce elevates any dish into cheesy perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the flour. Whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes to create a roux. The mixture should be smooth and light golden in color.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken and coat the back of a spoon.
Reduce the heat to low, then gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, while whisking. Allow each addition to melt completely before adding more.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Serve immediately over your choice of roasted vegetables, grilled meat, baked potatoes, or cooked pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.9 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2262 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*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.
