Description
A creamy cheese sauce that’s versatile and perfect for enhancing any dish, made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon mustard for extra flavor
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and optional mustard, then remove from heat.
Notes
This sauce thickens as it cools; reheat if needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 10g