Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Try this homemade cheese sauce the next time you need Velveeta. It can be used in place of it. With just five ingredients — and less than 10 minutes — you'll get a delicious substitute for it.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms. Slowly add milk; cook and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.