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2 cups of cheese dip on a cork piece

Cheese Sauce for Pretzels From Scratch

Molly LaFontaine of Plum Branch Home
This cheese sauce is gooey, creamy, and oh-so rich making it the perfect dipping sauce for pretzel bites or even topping nachos. That's right you can use this sauce for more than dipping. It'll elevate any dish you drizzle it on!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (shredded at home)
  • 1/2 tsp distilled white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter over medium in a small saucepan.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add flour whisking for 1 minute.
  • Add milk and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Turn up heat to medium and add shredded cheese. Whisk until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in vinegar to balance the flavors, take off heat, and enjoy! As the cheese sauce cools it will thicken a little more.
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