10-Minute Smooth Cheddar Sauce
Silky cheese sauce that coats everything — fried chicken, veggies, fries, whatever you've got. Made in one pot with butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 215
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat, ~1 minute.
Step 2
Whisk in flour and stir constantly until it turns light golden, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Pour in milk slowly while whisking to break up any lumps, then cook until it thickens, 2–3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until completely melted and smooth.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Pour over fried chicken, tomatoes, fries, or whatever else you're dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot
- whisk
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