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Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Use this cheese sauce on vegetables, pasta, or use in other dishes.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar or smoky flavor Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk, stirring until well mixed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Cook for 5 minutes longer; add cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended. Serve with pasta or vegetables.
Makes 2 cups.

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User Reviews

 5 out of 5
i used as sauce for mac & cheese., Member TomCrazy

I doubled the recipe for 1 pound elbow mac. I also increased The milk by I cup and added 2 cups of water to cook uncooked Macaroni. Add sauce to uncooked mac. Stir up good. Sprikle a tsp of salt And stir. Pour mix into 9x13 dish. Bake at preheat 375 F for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes Everyone went for 2nds

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