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4.88 from 8 votes

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

This simple cheddar cheese sauce can be mixed with noodles for mac and cheese or served with steamed veggies or chips for an easy side or snack.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 18
Carbs 7
Protein 11
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups 2% milk
  • 8 oz. white cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the cheese sauce by heating a saucepan over medium/high heat. Add butter.
  • When the butter is melted add flour and whisk until the butter and flour form a paste. Allow the butter and flour to cook for about one minute.
    flour and butter in pot.
  • Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens.
    adding milk to pot.
  • When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted.
    cheese and roux in pot.
  • Add granulated garlic, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
    garlic and hot sauce in cheese sauce.
  • Drizzle the cheese sauce over cooked vegetables, use as a dip, etc.

Tips & Notes

  • We recommend purchasing a block of shredded cheddar cheese and shredding it freshly for best results.
  • We used 2% milk, but 1% milk or whole milk will work too.
  • To make mac and cheese, mix with around 8-oz. cooked macaroni noodles.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g