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Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups half-and-half
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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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 (per serving)
669 | Calories |
60g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 669 | |
% 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.