Cheese Sauce Recipe
This Cheese Sauce Recipe is creamy, dreamy, and perfect for drizzling or dipping!
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Measure out the butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. It’s always best to have everything ready before you start cooking!
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Using your whisk, stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden color.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup of whole milk while whisking constantly. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, which should take around 3-5 minutes.
- Once your sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to the sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your preferences, tasting as you go.
- Your Cheese Sauce Recipe is ready to be poured over your favorite dishes or used as a dip. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
- Don’t let the butter brown; you want it just melted for the roux.
- Whisk continuously when adding the milk to prevent lumps.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for the best meltability.
- Adjust your heat to low when adding cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy.