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Homemade Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

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A rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce recipe perfect for topping vegetables, pasta, or baked dishes. This classic cheese sauce uses simple ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese to create a smooth and flavorful sauce that comes together quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (can substitute half and half or 2% milk)
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the cheese and warm the milk: Finely grate the block of sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside. Warm the milk in the microwave until hot but not boiling, then set it aside for later use.
  2. Melt butter and add flour: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle the flour evenly over the butter.
  3. Create a roux: Whisk the butter and flour together continuously until smooth and lump-free. Continue to simmer the mixture for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste, stirring constantly.
  4. Add warm milk and season: Slowly pour the warm milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add salt at this stage and keep whisking until the milk and flour mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  5. Add cheese gradually: Add the grated cheddar cheese a little at a time into the sauce, stirring continuously to ensure it melts smoothly and integrates evenly into the sauce.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt as needed. Serve immediately while warm over your desired dish.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting and flavor results.
  • Warm the milk before adding it to avoid lumps in the sauce.
  • Stir constantly to keep the sauce smooth and prevent it from sticking to the pan or burning.
  • This sauce can be customized with additional seasonings like mustard powder or cayenne for a flavor boost.
  • Best enjoyed fresh; if reheating, do so gently over low heat to prevent the cheese from separating.

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