1Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.
2Once it's mostly melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix to form a paste.
3After you've cooked out some of the flour, pour in 1 cup of whole milk and whisk well until the flour and butter are fully incorporated into the milk with no lumps.
4Now season with a little salt and cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and whisk to combine.
5To help the mixture thicken, turn the heat up a little and bring the mixture to a boil.
6You should notice that it thickens quite quickly when you whisk it again.
7Finally, add an entire 8-ounce block of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
8Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is beautifully smooth.
9The sauce is now ready, and you can serve it with a little green onion for garnish and dip in your favorite tortilla chips.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
0.25 tsp salt
0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
8 oz block, grated sharp cheddar cheese
green onion
tortilla chips
Equipment
potwhisk
Tips
This is called a roux, and it's what's going to make your cheese sauce thicken up.