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Homemade Cheese Sauce

Source of Recipe

From "Tiny Food Party" by Teri Lyn Fisher


Recipe Introduction

"A staple of French and Italian cuisine, this classic cheese sauce is basically just a fancy homemade Cheez Whiz! It's ideal for serving over nachos or fries and topping — or dunking — Mini Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
â—¦ 2 tablespoons flour
â—¦ 1 cup milk
â—¦ Salt and pepper, to taste
â—¦ â…› teaspoon dry mustard
â—¦ Pinch cayenne pepper
â—¦ â…” cup grated sharp cheddar cheese


Recipe

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Sprinkle in flour and whisk for about 2 minutes.
Add milk and whisk until no lumps remain. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Once mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon, sprinkle in cheese, mustard, and cayenne pepper, stirring until melted and sauce is smooth.

Makes about 1 ½ cups