Description
This creamy cheese sauce is perfect for pasta, nachos, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
Notes
- This sauce can be used over cooked vegetables for added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg