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Basic Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Diana
Use this creamy basic cheddar cheese sauce to dress up plain pasta or vegetables, or use it as a dip.
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Servings 8 servings
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Course Cheese, Sauces
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 2 cups milk, or half-and-half
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • When the butter is hot and the foaming subsides, add the flour, and ground mustard and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the milk and continue cooking until thickened and bubbling, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cheese and continue cooking until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Thin the sauce with extra milk, if necessary.
  • Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Keyword cheddar cheese sauce, cheese sauce
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