Perfect Cheese Sauce: The Best Recipe for Mac and Cheese Bliss
A creamy and flavorful cheese sauce that makes the perfect mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and serve over cooked pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make sure to use a good quality cheese for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg