Perfectly Melting Cheese

Health score
15%
Perfectly Melting Cheese
15 min.
5
614kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your cheese game? Introducing the Perfectly Melting Cheese, a delightful dish that promises to be the star of your lunch or dinner table! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, dreamy cheese sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. This recipe combines the rich, nutty flavors of Gruyère cheese with the sharp, tangy notes of cheddar, creating a harmonious blend that melts beautifully.

What makes this dish truly special is the addition of sodium citrate, a secret ingredient that ensures your cheese melts smoothly without clumping. Whether you're drizzling it over freshly cooked pasta, using it as a dip for crispy vegetables, or simply enjoying it with crusty bread, this cheese sauce is versatile and utterly delicious.

With a caloric breakdown that highlights its indulgent nature—packed with protein and rich in healthy fats—this dish is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. So gather your ingredients, grab your immersion blender, and get ready to impress your friends and family with a cheese experience like no other. Perfectly Melting Cheese is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavor that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • cups gruyere cheese shredded
  • 14 grams 3%-less-sodium 
  • cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup light-bodied wheat beer cold

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Place the beer or water in a large saucepan, add the sodium citrate, and stir until dissolved. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.Gradually add both cheeses to the simmering liquid, using an immersion blender to combine after each addition, until all of the cheese is melted and smooth. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories614kcal
Protein26.06%
Fat72.09%
Carbs1.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.5
Glycemic Load
0.79
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.988260740819%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.32kcal
30.72%
Fat:48.65g
74.85%
Saturated Fat:27.99g
174.95%
Carbohydrates:2.81g
0.94%
Net Carbohydrates:2.81g
1.02%
Sugar:0.51g
0.57%
Cholesterol:154.92mg
51.64%
Sodium:1010.68mg
43.94%
Alcohol:0.92g
100%
Alcohol %:0.67%
100%
Protein:39.56g
79.13%
Calcium:1280.32mg
128.03%
Phosphorus:793.83mg
79.38%
Selenium:30.81µg
44.02%
Zinc:5.58mg
37.21%
Vitamin B12:1.99µg
33.22%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
30.98%
Vitamin A:1430.17IU
28.6%
Magnesium:48.26mg
12.07%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.35%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.1%
Folate:23.57µg
5.89%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.88%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.87%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.56%
Vitamin K:3.77µg
3.59%
Potassium:125.14mg
3.58%
Copper:0.05mg
2.52%
Iron:0.25mg
1.41%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.39%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.11%
Source:Chow