Beechers Flagship Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 14 ounces semihard cheese (page 23), grated (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 2 ounces semisoft cheese (page 23), grated (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
  2. Continue whisking and cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
  4. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from the heat.
  6. Add the cheeses, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  7. Stir until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes.
  8. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  9. This sauce reheats nicely on the stove in a saucepan over low heat.
  10. Stir frequently so the sauce doesnt scorch.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

598 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 39.6g 51% DV
Carbs 47.6g 17% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10009.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 157.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 96.3mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 193.5mg 15% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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