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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cups 346g Recipe makes 2 cups) |
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| Calories 645 | ||
| Calories from Fat 458 | (70%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 50.9g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat 32.1g | 160% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.9g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 154mg | 51% | |
| Sodium 1215mg | 50% | |
| Potassium 450mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.1g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 1% | |
| Sugars 0.4g | ||
| Protein 24.0g | 47% | |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated (I usually use medium)
Directions
1
Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and seasonings and stir until blended.2
Gradually add milk and cook stirring constantly until thickened.3
Stir in cheese and heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Kristi Waterworth
On Jun 15, 2008
Great sauce. I used it for a casserole, so had to add more milk to make it a little thinner. 
Otherwise, thanks. Since going gluten-free, I miss my Mac & Cheese terribly. 
Also added garlic powder, which gave it some extra ooooomph!
From: Parkers Mom
On Oct 11, 2006
This was a really good and quick cheese sauce. Thanks for posting such a great sauce recipe....
From: * Pamela *
On Sep 19, 2006
I was looking for a quick cheese sauce for some broccoli after realizing that I was out of the beloved cheese whiz that the kids adore, lol! This was easy to make and I of course prefered it to cheese whiz but the kids thought it was just ok. I think next time I may add some additional cheese and see if that makes them like it more. Thanks for posting
From: Bippie
On Sep 19, 2006
This was great! super simple to make too. I left out the cayenne pepper but added 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes in it's place. I also replaced the cheddar cheese with shredded monterey jack. This was really good with blue corn chips on football sunday. Thanks again!!
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