Description
A smooth and creamy cheese sauce perfect for drizzling over fries or other snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for a little spice)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk until smooth to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in warm milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheese, stirring until fully melted.
- Mix in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and serve warm over fries.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheese sauce, fries dip, homemade cheese sauce