Easy Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
5
Easy Cheese Sauce
Description
The Easy Cheese Sauce recipe starts by preparing a roux with butter and flour cooked briefly to remove the raw flour taste. Milk is then gradually whisked in and brought to a simmer. Shredded cheddar cheese at room temperature is slowly added and continuously whisked until fully combined and smooth.
This method produces a velvety, creamy sauce with a mild cheddar flavor and no lumps. The sauce may appear thin at first but thickens as it stands off the heat, achieving a pourable consistency suited for topping vegetables, pasta, or baked dishes.
Alternatives include blending sharp cheddar with other cheeses like Colby or Monterey Jack for varied flavor profiles. The sauce is simple and can be made quickly as a base for many cheese-focused recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded, **See Notes
Instructions
- Shred the cheddar cheese and set it aside, it should be at room temperature when you add it to the sauce.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in flour. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes, until you can no longer smell flour.
- Slowly add the milk in splashes, whisking continuously as you do so. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Gradually sprinkle in the cheddar cheese, whisking constantly as you do so. Continue to whisk until the mixture is well-combined.
- Let the sauce continue to heat over low heat, it may appear thin at first but it will continue to thicken upon standing.
- Once it's reached your desired level of thickness, remove it from the heat and serve!
Notes
- Combine sharp cheddar with Colby or Monterey Jack cheeses to change flavor and texture.
- Ensure shredded cheese is at room temperature to melt smoothly into the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1684IU | 34% |
| Calcium | 960mg | 96% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
