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This Copycat Arby’s Cheddar Cheese Sauce is the ultimate crave-worthy dip you didn’t know you needed on repeat. It’s fast, easy, and cheesy in all the right ways. Skip the drive-thru and whip up a batch for game day, movie night, or literally anytime the snack attack hits.

Arby's Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This Copycat Arby’s Cheddar Cheese Sauce is the ultimate crave-worthy dip you didn’t know you needed on repeat. It’s fast, easy, and cheesy in all the right ways. Skip the drive-thru and whip up a batch for game day, movie night, or literally anytime the snack attack h

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk ,
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt –
  • Optional: a dash of hot sauce or Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it forms a paste and smells slightly nutty.
  • Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens (about 3–4 minutes).
  • Turn the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
  • Add a splash of hot sauce or mustard for an extra punch if desired.
  • Pour over your favorite sandwich or serve as a dip with hot curly fries.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 0.1mg