Best Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
3. Whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickens.
4. Add the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Serve hot over your favorite dish.

Interesting Facts

• Cheese sauce can be used as a topping for everything from mac and cheese to nachos.
• Adding garlic powder gives the cheese sauce a nice flavor boost.
• You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, onion powder, or chili powder.