Basic Cheese Sauce Recette

Elevate your veggies with this quick and easy cheese sauce! Perfect for broccoli, cauliflower, or even pasta, this creamy dreamy sauce is ready in minutes. Simple ingredients create a rich and satisfying flavor that the whole family will love.

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 10 min

Calories 645 kcal

Protéines 47g

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Ingrédients pour Basic Cheese Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional cayenne pepper, to taste
Optional dry mustard, to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Comment préparer Basic Cheese Sauce

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until smooth and no lumps remain (this is your roux).
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese!), stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately over your favorite vegetables or pasta.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

Fat

160g

Carbs

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Vegetarian 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Sauces Condiments Etc Eggs Dairy Easy Cheese Dietary Savory Sauces 3 Steps Or Less

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Basic Cheese Sauce ?

Basic Cheese Sauce prend environ 15 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Basic Cheese Sauce ?

Basic Cheese Sauce contient environ 645 calories par portion, avec environ 47 g de protéines, 8 g de glucides et 78 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Basic Cheese Sauce ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Basic Cheese Sauce sont Butter, Flour, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Milk. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.