Description
A deliciously creamy cheese sauce with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded American cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to form a roux. Stir for 1-2 minutes until it smells slightly nutty but doesn’t brown.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup of whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Let it simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1/2 cup of shredded American cheese and 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese gradually until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon of pickled jalapeño juice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and salt to taste. Add cayenne or hot sauce if you like it spicier.
- Serve immediately while warm. Great with chips, fries, or as a topping on tacos and burritos.
Notes
- For an extra kick, adjust the jalapeño juice or cayenne pepper to taste.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg