Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
15 minute cheese sauce recipe by Cleveland cooking. Cheese sauce served in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe in 15 Minutes

Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cheese, dip, sauce
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Author: clevelandcooking
Make a rich, creamy cheese sauce in just 15 minutes! This easy recipe is great for chips, burgers, and veggies. Made with Monterey jack cheese and simple ingredients.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ¾ cups milk or cream warmed for 1 minute in the microwave
  • 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons of milk if necessary

Instructions

  • Combine flour and butter for 3 minutes.
  • Add warm cream and combine for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cheese, sea salt, and pepper. Combine until the cheese is melted.
  • Thin with 1-2 milk if necessary to for the thickness you like.

Notes

Add a bit of milk at the end if you want to thin the sauce out.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 1mg