Homemade Cheese Sauce
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 jalapeño diced, (seeded and membranes removed for less heat)
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half and half substitute with a combination of milk and heavy cream
- 16 ounces shredded cheese good quality; cheddar, pepper jack, Monterrey jack, etc.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan over low-medium heat.¼ cup unsalted butter
- Add the onions, jalapeño, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Continue to cook over low-medium heat until tender. About 3 to 5 minutes)1 medium onion, 4 to 5 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the flour, and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flour taste to cook out.1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pour in the half and half, and stir to combine. Don't let the half and half boil. After it begins to steam, slowly add some shredded cheese about ½ ounce to an ounce at a time while whisking the mixture with a whisk.1 quart half and half, 16 ounces shredded cheese
- Continue to whisk until all the cheese is melted before adding additional cheese. Add more cheese ½ ounce to an ounce at a time until all the cheese gets added.
- Taste, and add more salt if desired. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of .25 cups of cheese sauce. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Cheese Sauce
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
306
mg
13
%
Potassium
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
407
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
168
mg
17
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
