Cheese Heaven: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½cupbutter

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 2cupshalf-and-half

  • 2cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories669
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
60g
77%
Saturated Fat
38g
189%
Cholesterol
178mg
59%
Sodium
1223mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
22g
44%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
634mg
49%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
248mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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