Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat; gradually add milk, whisking to keep smooth. Return to heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt.
Reduced-Fat Version: Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Substitute
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup shredded 2% cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour and a bit of the milk; whisk until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat; gradually add remaining milk, whisking to keep smooth. Return to heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt.