Cheese Sauce Recipe

This cheese sauce recipe is smooth, creamy, and packed with rich cheddar flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this homemade sauce is perfect for pasta, nachos, fries, broccoli, and macaroni dishes. It comes together quickly and creates a delicious cheesy texture without using processed cheese products. Explore more delicious recipes in our Cheese Sauce Recipe section.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour and salt until a smooth paste forms.
• Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously.
• Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
• Add the shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy.
• Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 16
• Yield: 16 servings