Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Try this homemade cheese sauce recipe the next time you need Velveeta. It can be used in place of it. With just five ingredients — and less than 10 minutes — you'll get a delicious substitute for it.

Submitted by Yoly
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms.

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  2. Slowly add milk; cook and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add cheese.

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  3. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75 Calories
6g Fat
2g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 7%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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