Creamy Cheddar Vegetable Sauce Recipe

Elevate your veggies with this luscious, creamy cheddar sauce! Perfect for broccoli, green beans, asparagus, mushrooms, cauliflower, or eggplant, this quick and easy recipe is an all-purpose flavor enhancer. Made with sharp cheddar and a touch of sour cream, it's rich, savory, and unbelievably delicious. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 24 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Calories 540.1 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Cheddar Vegetable Sauce

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How to Make Creamy Cheddar Vegetable Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-size saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from the heat.
  5. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of milk until smooth.
  6. Return the saucepan to medium heat.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard.
  9. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, just until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through (about 2 minutes). Do not boil.
  10. Pour the creamy cheddar sauce over your favorite cooked vegetables. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

139g

Carbs

4g