Description
Cheddar Cheese Sauce is a creamy, velvety delight that transforms any dish into a cheesy masterpiece. Whether you’re drizzling it over nachos, pasta, or steamed veggies, this sauce promises to elevate your culinary experience in under 15 minutes. With its rich flavor and inviting aroma, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately over your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg