How to Make Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're drizzling it over macaroni, smothering it on a baked potato, or using it as a dip for fresh veggies, homemade cheddar cheese sauce is sure to elevate any meal to the next level.

While store-bought cheese sauce can be convenient, there's something truly special about making your own from scratch. Not only does it allow you to control the quality of ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms.
  • Slowly add milk; cook and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add cheese.
  • Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    75 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg