Description
Learn how to make the best homemade cheese sauce that’s rich, creamy, and perfect for drizzling over pasta or as a dip. This easy stovetop recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden.
- Whisk in Milk: Slowly add the warm milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Thicken Sauce: Cook and whisk until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Stir until creamy.
- Serve: Use immediately over pasta or as a dip.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, grate cheese fresh rather than using pre-shredded.
- To reheat, warm gently on low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Gruyère for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
