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One Pot Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Quick and easy cheese sauce recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 20 minutes. Rich, creamy, silky smooth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese sauce
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Abeer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat butter in nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to get rid of the "floury" taste.
  • Gradually, add milk, while constantly whisking to prevent any clumping.
  • Add salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and mix until smooth.
  • Turn down the heat to Low.
  • Gradually, add cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, Velveeta, while whisking until all the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Turn off heat and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 2256mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2334IU | Calcium: 1202mg | Iron: 1mg