Cheese Sauce

 

Made with just a few ingredients, this versatile sauce comes together quickly. Serve over vegetables or cooked pasta as a delicious side dish. 

Storage time: Up to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

 

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk (2 %)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter; blend in flour and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat; add cheese and stir until smooth.
Nutritional analysis per 2 tbsps:

 

 70 calories, 5.5 g fat, 3.1 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fibre, 134 mg sodium