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Best Homemade Cheese Sauce Recipe

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This Best Homemade Cheese Sauce is a creamy, smooth, and velvety cheese sauce made from scratch using simple ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for drizzling over vegetables, nachos, pasta, or baked potatoes, this quick and easy cheese sauce can be prepared in just minutes for an indulgent and flavorful addition to your meals.

Ingredients

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Cheese Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (can substitute half and half or 2% milk, not skim)
  • 4 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the Cheese: Use a box grater to freshly grate the sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside for later use to ensure it melts smoothly.
  2. Warm the Milk: Warm the milk in the microwave until it is warm but not boiling, then set aside to use in the sauce for smooth combining.
  3. Melt the Butter and Add Flour: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Sprinkle the all purpose flour over the melted butter and whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and bubbling lightly. Continue to simmer for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Add Warm Milk and Salt: Pour in the warm milk gradually while whisking constantly, creating a smooth mixture with no lumps. Add the salt and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and is well combined.
  5. Incorporate Cheese: Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly to melt the cheese evenly into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency.
  6. Adjust and Serve: Taste the cheese sauce and adjust the salt if needed. Serve immediately while warm over your favorite dishes like vegetables, pasta, or baked potatoes for best results.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded for a smoother melt and better flavor.
  • Warm the milk before adding to prevent lumps from forming in the sauce.
  • Stir constantly when adding milk and cheese to ensure a creamy texture without burning.
  • This sauce is best served immediately. To reheat, warm gently on low heat while stirring.
  • You can substitute half and half or 2% milk in place of whole milk for a lighter version.
  • Adjust the salt quantity to your preference or based on the saltiness of the cheese.

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