Homemade White Cheddar Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade White Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Description
This cheese sauce combines sharp white cheddar and cornstarch, which helps stabilize and thicken the melted cheese. Evaporated milk adds creaminess without diluting flavor. Seasoned with garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper, the sauce carries subtle spice and savory depth. Cooking the mixture over medium heat with frequent whisking melts the cheese evenly and prevents lumps, producing a smooth texture in about five minutes.
When hot, the sauce is pourable and similar in texture to nacho cheese, useful for immediate serving. As it cools, it thickens to a dip consistency, which makes it versatile for snacks and toppings. The preparation requires no additional dairy or roux, relying on cornstarch as the sole thickener.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (or your favorite cheese, sharp, white
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, toss cheese and cornstarch together until cheese is evenly coated.
- Stir in evaporated milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper and cook over medium heat until cheese is melted, whisking often. Cheese sauce will be done cooking in about 5 minutes.
- While hot, sauce is more liquid, like nacho cheese. When it cools down, it will be a thicker, dip consistency.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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