Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe (Shhh! It's My Mother-in-Law's Secret)

Name: Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe (Shhh! It's My Mother-in-Law's Secret)
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 4 cups milk; 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.5 teaspoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 16 slices American cheese

My mother-in-law shared this quick and easy cheese sauce recipe with me. Besides her son, it's the best gift she's ever given!

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield6 servings, 6

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Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups milk
0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
0.5 teaspoon minced onion
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
16 slices American cheese

Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for your cheese sauce.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, minced garlic, and minced onion. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk the mixture into the milk mixture, stirring vigorously until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Once the milk mixture has thickened, tear the cheese slices into smaller pieces. Gradually stir the cheese into the sauce, allowing it to melt completely until you reach your desired cheesiness. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, vegetables, or side dish for a delicious meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 404 kcal
Fat Content: 31 g
Sugar Content: 8 g
Sodium Content: 1220 mg
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 94 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g