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Cheese Sauce for Pretzels

Best Recipe for Cheese Sauce for Pretzels - only two ingredients to make this cheese - perfect for dipping your soft pretzels.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese Sauce for Pretzels
Servings: 6
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for approximately 1 minute until a thick paste is formed.
  • Then gradually whisk in the milk and cook uncovered until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and then whisk in the cheddar cheese and salt. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Serve immediately and store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

If the cheese sauce is too thick, add in more milk gradually until the cheese sauce is the consistency that you prefer.  

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 72mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 1mg