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Beecher's Flagship Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 TB (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flout
3 cups milk
14 ounces cheddar cheese, preferably Flagship, grated (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 ounces Jack cheese, preferably Just Jack, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Directions:
Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour. Continue whisking and cooking for 2 minutes.

Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, salt, chile powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well incorporated, about 3 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.

To reheat sauce, place in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is the cheese sauce to use for the Best Mac and Cheese Ever recipe.

 

 

 

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