Easy Cheese Sauce for Pretzels (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main ingredients

01 - Unsalted or salted butter
02 - Unbleached all-purpose flour
03 - Whole milk or low-fat milk
04 - Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - Salt

# Instructions:

01 - Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for about a minute until a thick paste forms.
03 - Gradually add the milk while whisking. Let this mixture cook uncovered until it has thickened.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the shredded cheese and salt, whisking continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Serve the cheese sauce immediately with soft pretzels or soft pretzel bites.

# Notes:

01 - For a spicier cheese sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
02 - Consider using a double boiler for melting cheese in large batches for smoother results.
03 - Add cream cheese for a richer consistency.

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