A cheese sauce is a type of sauce created with cheese as its main ingredient. It is a sauce that helps a variety of meals become more flavorful and tasty. It is also commonly used when making macaroni and cheese. And it can be used on its own to dress up a hamburger or steak, or added to a recipe.
Cheese sauce
Flour – In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, add the oil and butter. Then, add the flour and cook for at least two minutes on medium-low heat.Pro tip – The mixture will be bubbling so keep the heat to medium to low.
Milk – Start adding the milk gradually, about 1/4 cup at a time, cooking the sauce in between to thicken. This will cook out the taste of flour.Pro tip – Adding milk gradually will prevent lumps. Seasoning – Add the nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir well.Pro tip – I like to add the garlic powder at the end to prevent it from becoming too strong.
Cheese – Add the cheeses and continue to stir until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.Pro tip – Too much cheese or overcooking the sauce will cause the sauce to curdle. Consistency – If the sauce is too thick, add more milk. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl or jar.Pro tip – The sauce will thicken as it cools. And, removing it from the hot pan will stop it from cooking.
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