Description
This creamy and flavorful cheese sauce pairs perfectly with soft pretzels, making an ideal snack or appetizer. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and cheddar cheese, this sauce is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized in thickness to your liking.
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 Butter and Make Roux: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for approximately 1 minute until a thick paste (roux) is formed to help thicken the sauce.
- Add Milk and Thicken Sauce: Gradually whisk in the whole milk while continuing to stir to avoid lumps. Cook uncovered until the mixture thickens to a smooth, creamy texture, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese and salt until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Store: Serve the cheese sauce immediately alongside warm pretzels. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- If the cheese sauce is too thick, add additional milk gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melting results and flavor.
- Stir constantly when adding milk to prevent lumps from forming.
- This sauce can also be warmed gently on stovetop before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 cup (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
