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Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce

This Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce is rich, creamy, and incredibly versatile—perfect for drizzling, dipping, or pouring over your favorite dishes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk any percentage
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese good quality
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Be careful not to let it brown; you just want it to melt completely.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  3. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
  5. Add a pinch of cayenne, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Your Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce is ready! Drizzle over dishes or use as a dip.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, mix in different cheeses like Gouda or Monterey Jack.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in a little more milk to reach desired consistency.