White Cheese Sauce
Creamy, velvety, and decadently cheesy, this homemade White Cheese Sauce is a versatile recipe perfect for pasta, vegetables, or dipping. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like butter, flour, and milk, this sauce gets its rich flavor from melted white cheddar and nutty Parmesan. With a silky texture achieved through a simple roux technique, it's ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your favorite dishes. Customize with optional garlic powder for an extra flavor boost and enjoy this restaurant-quality sauce right at home. Perfectly smooth and packed with flavor, it’s a must-try for cheese lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk continuously until it forms a smooth paste (roux), about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let it brown.
Slowly add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking and cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully melted and smooth.
Season the sauce with salt, white pepper, and optionally, garlic powder. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken more as it cools.
Serve immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.8 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 1840 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1638 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
