Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce

Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce

from bakingmischief.com
7 min

This fabulous creamy homemade cheese sauce is one of the quickest, easiest sauces to make and perfect for dipping broccoli and other veggies or drizzling over baked potatoes, nachos, or french fries.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (14g) butter
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk (any percentage)
  • 3/4 cup (3oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Pinch of cayenne (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until flour is lightly golden, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Slowly pour in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Remove from heat, stir in the cheese a handful at a time until all the cheese has been used and sauce is smooth and creamy. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately and enjoy!