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Easy 4-Ingredient Cheese Sauce Recipe

Easy 4-Ingredient Cheese Sauce Recipe
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This easy 4-ingredient cheese sauce is a creamy, rich, and smooth sauce perfect for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, or nachos. Made with just butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese, it comes together quickly and effortlessly to add cheesy indulgence to your dishes.

Ingredients

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Cheese Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter: In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat until it is fully melted, ensuring it does not brown.
  2. Make a roux: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter, stirring continuously until it forms a smooth paste and cooks for about a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Add milk: Slowly pour in 1 cup of milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps, continuing to cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Add cheese: Stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Serve: Once the sauce is velvety and thoroughly melted, remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • Use grated sharp cheddar cheese for best flavor and smooth melting.
  • Whisk continuously when adding milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
  • For a thinner sauce, add more milk gradually to reach desired consistency.
  • This sauce pairs well with steamed vegetables, pasta, baked potatoes, or nachos.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently while stirring.

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