The kids will love this homemade cheese sauce because it goes with everything! And how much easier can it get with only a handful of ingredients? Honestly the best cheddar cheese sauce you’ve ever had.
How to Make a Roux for Cheese Sauce
The most important part of any good sauce is a ‘roux’ which is, essentially, a cooked, thickened combination of butter and flour. This will be the base of the sauce and it only takes a few minutes to whip up! Be sure to stir it constantly and cook the flour to rid of any starchy flavor before adding the other ingredients.
Any Cheese Goes
You can use any type of cheese for this recipe based on what you’re pouring it over.
Monterey Jack or Spiced Cheese for Loaded Nachos Swiss Cheese for Chicken Cordon Bleu or with ham dishes Sharp Cheddar (and a touch of grainy mustard for Oven Baked Soft Pretzels) Any combination for dipping breads or pouring over vegetables like Roasted Brussels or Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
How to Make a Cheese Sauce
Here’s where it gets good! Really good! To make a cheese sauce: Remember to always remove from the heat before adding cheese, the milk will still be plenty hot enough to melt it. Cheese can separate or become grainy if it gets too hot. Be sure to adjust for taste, feel free to add a splash of hot sauce or garlic powder…anything that you want!
How to Thicken Cheese Sauce
The ratio below will create a perfectly thick and cheesy sauce and shouldn’t require thickening. The best way to thicken a cheese sauce would be to add more cheese! Who can resist a thick, creamy, savory cheese sauce perfect for making Homemade Mac and Cheese too! Another way to thicken a cheese sauce is to add a little bit of cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) added a little at a time to hot cheese sauce. This method is less desirable, you do risk the cheese separating if you re-heat it too much when thickening.
More Cheese Please
Cheese Grits – southern classic Gooey Cheese Sticks (Fried or Baked) – kid friendly Crock Pot Mac and Cheese – so easy Pizza Grilled Cheese – my personal fav Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole – cheesy and delicious Quick Broccoli and Cheese – two amazing flavors
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