Ashley’s Favorite Sauces: Super-Quick Low Calorie Cheese Sauce

I know I did a cheese sauce already, but I’m using a different one today, because I have seven pounds to lose - DOWN THREE AND A HALF ALREADY, in the last ten days!! - and when the weight’s got to come off, the earlier cheese sauce just won’t do!

This is that earlier recipe, basically a roux with cheese  - although I did it in the microwave, so it’s not a “proper” roux - Basic White Sauce/Basic Cheese Sauce

I’m using broth and cornstarch in this one to cut the milk, flour, and butter calories.

*Gluten-free-ers, as always, be careful of the broth, bouillon, or broth base! Make sure they’re marked GF. (I use Orrington Farms broth bases; they’re marked GF on the front of the label.)

This is great in a quick macaroni and cheese, or on top of vegebles. I'm using it on two heads of cauliflower today. The whole recipe below made a nice amount for two heads of cauliflower, and that's the reason for the 1/4 C serving size.

SUPER-QUICK LOW CALORIOE CHEESE SAUCE

14 oz chicken broth, or water and broth base/bouillon

1 1/2 C skim milk

2 T cornstarch 

1 C finely shredded cheddar cheese

Heat the broth or broth base/water in the microwave 2 minutes in a four cup measure.

Stir milk and cornstarch together; add to heated broth. Heat to boiling.

 *I usually set the microwave for two minutes, whisk, and then another two minutes. It will usually start boiling that second two minutes. Keep an eye on it; it will boil over fast.

Whisk in cheese. Let stand for two minutes.

If needed after standing, whisk in some more milk to thin.

Yield: 3 cups

Serving Size: 1/4 C

Calories per serving: 50