Restaurant-Style Hot Cheddar Cheese Sauce is one of the most popular creamy sauces for fries, burgers, nachos, and sandwiches. It’s known for its smooth texture and rich cheesy flavor, plus it’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (unsalted)
- All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Milk: 1 cup (whole milk)
- Cheddar cheese: 1 3/4 cups (shredded)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and salt, then stir continuously until a smooth, paste-like mixture forms.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Let the mixture cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, until it thickens and starts to become creamy.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
- Continue stirring for another 1 to 2 minutes until you achieve a smooth and thick sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little warm milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the hot cheddar cheese sauce with fries, burgers, sandwiches, or nachos.
- It’s best to serve the sauce immediately after preparation for the optimal texture and flavor.
