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Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 5 mins
  • Very Easy
  • English

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Enhance your culinary journey with a Cheddar Cheese Sauce tailored for two! Achieving perfection in just 10 minutes of preparation and a mere 5 minutes of cooking, this luscious sauce brings a delightful nuance to your preferred dishes. You can just collect the listed ingredients, proceed with the uncomplicated steps, and prepare to relish the opulent cheddar essence within this effortlessly created sauce.

tips icon Recipe tips

For added depth of flavour, try incorporating a mix of different cheddar varieties.

Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed, and experiment with spices to suit your taste preferences.


  • Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 5 mins
  • Very Easy
  • Sauces
  • English
  • Recipe tips
  • For added depth of flavour, try incorporating a mix of different cheddar varieties.

    Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed, and experiment with spices to suit your taste preferences.

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Ingredients

150g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
240ml whole milk
1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional

Method

  1. In a bowl, toss shredded cheddar with flour until evenly coated.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  3. Add whole milk and Dijon mustard, stirring continuously.
  4. Gradually add the flour-coated cheddar, stirring until smooth.
  5. Continue to cook until the cheese sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne if desired.
  7. Once smooth and velvety, remove from heat.