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Homemade Cheese Sauce

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Homemade cheese sauce beats store bought packets every time. A great addition to make a meal more kid-friendly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • Butter - 2 Tbsp
  • Flour - 2 Tbsp.
  • Milk - 2 cups
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Onion powder optional
  • Garlic powder optional

Instructions
 

  • On medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan
  • Add seasonings: onion and/or garlic powder (optional)
  • Slowly stir in flour until the mixture is smooth
  • Slowly pour in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until sauce thickens
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Add shredded cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring into mixture
  • Continue stirring, OR remove from heat and put lid on saucepan until cheese melts
  • Serve over vegetables or as a dip for steamed vegetables