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Cheese Sauce

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1806379

Serving Size: ¼ cup (2 oz.)

HACCP Process Category:
None

Food Category: Condiments

Attributes: Sauces, Vegetarian

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1806379

Serving Size: ¼ cup (2 oz.)

HACCP Process Category:
None

Food Category: Condiments

Attributes: Sauces, Vegetarian

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

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Ingredients

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Heat butter until melted, then add flour. Whisk continuously until a blonde roux is formed.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk until well combined. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Once a thick béchamel sauce is achieved, whisk in cheese and salt until fully melted and incorporated.
  4. If preparing ahead or for transport, cool sauce in 2″ hotel pans following HACCP procedures.

Serving

Serving size: 1/4 cup (2 oz)

Recipe Source: Boulder Valley School District Food Services

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 0 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 0 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 270.56 kcal
Total Fat 21.89 gm
Saturated Fat 14.27 gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 622.97 mg
Carbohydrates 4.38 gm
Fiber 0.10 gm
Sugars 0.01* gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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