Description
A creamy and smooth cheese sauce perfect for dipping pretzels, made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and cheddar cheese. This easy stove-top recipe comes together quickly, creating a velvety, cheesy dip that enhances any snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Place a large saucepan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter until fully melted and bubbly.
- Add Flour: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour and continue to whisk constantly for about 1 minute, allowing the mixture to cook and form a thick paste called a roux.
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually whisk in 1 cup of whole milk to prevent lumps, cooking the mixture uncovered while stirring frequently until it thickens to a creamy sauce consistency.
- Add Cheese and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ teaspoon of salt, stirring until the cheese completely melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve and Store: Serve the cheese sauce immediately with pretzels or your favorite snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- If the cheese sauce becomes too thick, gradually add more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melting quality and flavor.
- Whisk continuously when adding flour and milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- This cheese sauce can also be used as a topping for vegetables or baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1/3 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
