Cheesy Sauce For Veggies Meat Potatoes Or Pasta Recipe

Elevate your veggies, pasta, potatoes, or even meat with this incredibly versatile and creamy cheesy sauce! Made with sharp cheddar (or your favorite cheese!), this recipe is quick, easy, and delivers a burst of cheesy goodness in just 25 minutes. We use white pepper for a smooth, elegant look, but black pepper is perfectly fine too. Get ready to experience flavor explosions!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 540.5 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Sauce For Veggies Meat Potatoes Or Pasta

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How to Make Cheesy Sauce For Veggies Meat Potatoes Or Pasta

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper (or black pepper to taste).
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  5. Return the saucepan to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Add 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or 4 slices of American cheese).
  8. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, vegetables, baked potatoes, or meat. Enjoy!
  10. Makes approximately 2 cups

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

135g

Carbs

6g