Description
Creamy, velvety, and utterly irresistible, this cheese sauce elevates any dish with its rich flavor and delightful texture. Perfect for nachos, pasta, or as a dip!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once bubbling, whisk in flour until lightly golden (about 1-2 minutes).
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and stir until fully melted. Slowly mix in shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring for about 1 minute until flavors meld.
- Serve immediately over nachos, vegetables, or pasta.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-packaged options.
- Feel free to mix different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for unique flavors.
- To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of milk if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg