Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned. Whisk in the flour until smooth and gently bubbling.
- Gradually pour in the milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Stir until the mixture thickens and simmers.
- Add the softened cream cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Gradually mix in the shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until melted and combined.
- Season with paprika and garlic powder, adjusting to taste.
- Serve immediately over tortilla chips or as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Notes
- For added spice, consider incorporating jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg