Cheesy White Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Cheesy White Sauce, a creamy and velvety blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes. This quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners. Made with a smooth roux base of butter and flour, whole milk for richness, and a hint of white pepper and nutmeg for depth, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted vegetables, or even baked casseroles. Whether you're craving comfort food or a sophisticated finishing touch, this cheesy white sauce recipe is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Be careful not to let it brown.
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, ensuring it remains light in color.
Gradually pour in the whole milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue adding milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt completely into the sauce.
Season with salt, ground white pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg, if desired. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a base for casseroles or gratins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2441 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1651 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*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.
