Description
This unnaturally gooey cheese sauce is spot on in texture and taste of the fake stuff without all the artificial additives. By the power of chemistry, we can create healthier Velveeta and American cheese at home with just 4 ingredients. This sauce is great in Two Ingredient Mac & Cheese and Cheesy Rice & Broccoli, or just as a dip for veggies
Time
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.31
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Neutralize the acid
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
Melt in the cheese
- 6 tbsp Skim milk
- 2 cup, 8 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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- In a cold, flat, wide pan, combine together lemon juice and baking soda. Stir until it no longer bubbles. This solution is sodium citrate, and it will hold the sauce together without breaking
- Add the milk and cheese to the pan, and melt over medium low heat until smooth and thickened. The sauce should leave ribbons when drizzled down
Notes
- Ay milk will work here. Skim, whole, almond, etc., or even just water
- With this sauce, you can make Two Ingredient Mac & Cheese by mixing it with a 1 lb box of pasta. You can also make Cheesy Rice & Broccoli by combining the sauce with 1 cup of rice and 2 lbs frozen broccoli
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 9.4g (12 %)
Saturated Fat: 5.3g (27 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 28mg (9 %)
Sodium: 329mg (14 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 2.0g (1 %)
Fiber: 0.0g (0 %)
Net Carbs: 2.0g
Total Sugar: 0.9g
Protein: 6.9g (14 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.37mcg (15 %)
Vitamin D: 0.31mcg (2 %)
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Calcium: 215mg (17 %)
Iron: 0.05mg (0 %)
Magnesium: 9mg (2 %)
Potassium: 47mg (1 %)
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