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Easy 4-Ingredient Cheese Sauce

This easy homemade cheese sauce uses sharp cheddar for next-level flavor. No clumps, no fuss—just creamy, dreamy perfection in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese sauce, cheese sauce recipe, homemade cheese sauce, homemade velveeta
Servings: 8 People
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized sauce pan, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until it makes a paste.
  • Add 1 cup milk and 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth, and serve!

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Notes

Updated April 6, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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