Creamy Cheese Sauce

Creamy cheese sauce is a thick and rich sauce made from cheese and milk or cream. The cheese is melted and blended with the liquid to create a smooth and velvety sauce that can be used as a dip or poured over pasta, vegetables, or meat dishes. Seasonings such as garlic, mustard, or herbs can be added for extra flavor.

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Creamy Cheese Sauce

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: Lunch, AppetizersDifficulty: Beginner

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine

• 1 tbsp. flour

• 1/4 tsp. paprika

• 1/8 tsp. salt

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup american cheese cubed

Directions

• In a mid-size saucepan, over moderate heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and seasonings.
• Gradually add milk stirring constantly. Heat until smooth and thickened.
• Turn down to low heat. Add cheese and heat until melted. Serve over tortilla chips topped with pickled jalapenos or over cooked vegetables.