Cheese Sauce for Pretzels

The texture of the cheese sauce for pretzels is velvety, and the ingredients are ones you most likely have on-hand. This is a multi-purpose sauce that's also good on nachos, burritos, baked potatoes, tortilla chips, and drizzled over cooked veggies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 29 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 cup whole milk, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir in the milk, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until mixture starts to bubble and thicken, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and gradually stir in Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Keep in mind that the sauce will thicken as it cools, so if necessary, add a little more milk to reach dipping consistency.