Creamy Cheese Sauce

Discover how to make a rich and creamy cheese sauce from scratch! Perfect for mac and cheese, nachos, and more, this easy recipe will elevate your meals to the next level.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese sauce recipe, comfort food recipes, creamy cheese sauce, easy cheese sauce recipe, homemade cheese sauce, macaroni and cheese sauce, nacho cheese sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp All-purpose Flour
1 tsp Dry Mustard
1/8 tsp Salt
1 Cup Milk
4 Oz Cooper Cheese or cheese of choice
5 Drops Tabasco Sauce

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Sprinkle in the flour, dry mustard, and salt. Whisk until smooth and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the milk until combined and smooth. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil (about 1 minute).
Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth. Add Tabasco sauce to taste.
Serve immediately over your favorite dishes or as a dip!