Description
Indulgent Cheese Sauce brings classic comfort to crispy fries with a creamy blend of sharp cheddar and smooth milk. Restaurant-quality dipping magic comes together in minutes, promising pure deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dairy:
- 1 cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Warm a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt butter until it becomes frothy and golden.
- Sprinkle flour into the melted butter, whisking vigorously for approximately 2 minutes to create a smooth, bubbling roux that eliminates raw flour taste.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, continuously whisking to prevent clumping and ensure a silky texture.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches a creamy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated into a glossy, uniform sauce.
- Enhance flavor by seasoning with salt, black pepper, a dash of garlic powder, and optional cayenne for subtle heat.
- Transfer immediately to a serving dish, drizzling over crispy, golden fries or presenting as a rich, velvety dipping companion.
Notes
- Prevent lumpy sauce by whisking continuously when adding milk and melting cheese.
- Use room temperature milk and cheese for smoother, faster melting and better sauce consistency.
- Try different cheese types like Gruyère, pepper jack, or smoked gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Keep sauce warm by using a double boiler or low heat to maintain creamy texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg