Cheese Sauce White Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Cheese Sauce White Sauce recipe—a savory twist on the classic béchamel that’s enhanced with the richness of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly smooth and elegant, this cheese sauce begins with a simple roux of butter and flour, whisked into velvety whole milk before being transformed into a luscious, cheesy masterpiece. With just a hint of nutmeg for depth and a pinch of seasoning, it’s an irresistible pairing for pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a gourmet dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is your go-to for comfort food with a touch of sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the all-purpose flour. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth paste (roux), ensuring there are no lumps and preventing it from browning.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to combine with the roux. This step ensures a smooth and lump-free mixture.
Continue cooking and whisking the sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to incorporate. Once the cheddar has melted, add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted and combined.
Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg (if using). Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat once the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.2 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1631 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
