Basic Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
1 dash black pepper
1 dash paprika
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp dry mustard

Directions:

In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until blended. Gradually add milk; stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Add cheese and mustard and continue cooking until cheese melts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	215.63 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.06g	25%
Cholesterol	46.15mg	15%
Sodium	530.79mg	22%
Potassium	136.35mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.07g	3%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	2%
Protein	9.59g	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	294.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.42 Kcal (860 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.3g	25%
Cholesterol	43.97mg	15%
Sodium	505.66mg	22%
Potassium	129.89mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.69g	3%
Sugars	3.2g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	9.13g	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	280.6mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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