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This easy cheese makes a great sauce for some your vegetables that need a little wow factor

Who can't resist cheese? it is so darn delicious! Once we were in Amsterdam, we went into a cheese store and it just smelled delicious. As we walked to the back of the store, we noticed a large barrel with plenty of people standing around it. They were listening to a cheesemonger (Yes, that is what one who specializes in cheese is called) talking about the different kinds of cheese he had. He then offered a piece of the many types of cheese for everyone to taste. They were all very good. Needless to say, we bought several different kinds and enjoyed them all. What an experience; haven't seen that much in our typical grocery stores.

I have cheddar cheese today, so I am using that to make a cheese sauce. I like cheese sauce because there are many different recipes you can do with it. You can top vegetables, nachos, fries, and noodles with a good cheese sauce. You can always use whatever kind of cheese you like.

To start the cheese sauce, you must make a white sauce (also called a Bechamel sauce in France). It is nothing but butter, flour, and milk. Easy peasy to make. Then you add the cheese, it is cheddar cheese, but you can try any cheese that you prefer. We have used Swiss and Gouda, both cheeses melt well.

Ingredients for easy cheese sauce:

Butter- We like the flavor of butter, but you can also use margarine, if you like.
Flour- This is the thickening agent in the recipe so the sauce gets that nice, creamy, thick texture to cover or dip your vegetables.
Cheddar cheese- Sharp cheddar is the choice for that delicious cheesy flavor.
Milk- Helps thin out the cheese sauce and give it a creamy smooth texture.

Making the easy cheese sauce:

Melt the butter in a saucepan.

Add the flour to the butter and mix until combined.

Add the milk to the flour mixture and cook until it boils. Turn down the heat and stir until it becomes thick. If you want the cheese sauce to be thinner, add a little more milk.