Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Vegetarian - Tips

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup whole milk

1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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 stir to combine and cook until melted 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 75.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 1.6g 1%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 18.3mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 183.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Folate: 4.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 106.9mg 11%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 5.2mg 2%

Potassium: 35.4mg 1%

Sodium: 119.4mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 54.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.