Cheese Dipping Sauce

84 Reviews

Prep: 2 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 12 min

“A wonderful cheese sauce perfect for dipping chips or vegetables in.” - by Jackie Smith

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Mix in flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir continually until the mixture is simmering.
Slowly pour milk into the mixture. Continue stirring over a medium heat until the mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese and mustard. Continue stirring until all of the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth. Serve warm after adding salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
209 cal
10%

Fat
16.4 g
25%

Carbs
6.2 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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KerryT

Nov. 17, 2007

"I needed a dipping sauce for pigs in a blanket and this recipe was perfect for that. I added 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke for a hickory flavor. Now, to borrow a hint from Rachel Ray: the secret to smoothne..." See moress is in the stirring. Stir the sauce in a figure 8 motion. I don't know what makes the difference (and neither did she) but it works. Mine was very creamy."

HLD1

Jan. 26, 2005

"This recipe is quick and easy! I think those that find it has a powdery/grainy taste might either be using low fat cheese (why bother!) or you can use corn starch instead of flour - 1 to 2 tbsb just m..." See moreix it w/ a touch of milk/water in a glass, then add in as a liquid with the milk."

COOKIE9146

Nov. 24, 2003

"A good all-purpose cheese sauce. I add one half teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to kick it up a bit. I've also noticed that if you use pre-grated cheese-in-a-bag, the texture is grainy. Just grate ..." See moreup some good cheddar."

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