I prefer sharp cheddar, or a mixture of cheddar and parmesan. You can really use any type of cheese here.Eat it out of a bowl with a spoon *cough* I did not just type that….Mix in some chili peppers or salsa for an awesomely spicy twist.Use it as a dip for veggies, or crackers, or ?.Mix it with cooked pasta for quick homemade mac n’ cheese.Use it to garnish veggies (roasted broccoli comes to mind).Drizzle over tortilla chips for the ultimate nacho experience.Season to taste with paprika, mustard, and more salt, if desired. Add in the grated cheese, and melt & stir over low heat until everything is incorporated. Continue to whisk and cook over low to medium heat, until the mixture is slightly thickened and smooth.ħ. Season with a pinch of nutmeg and a sprinkle of salt/pepper.Ħ.

Reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the milk.ĥ. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the flour is slightly browned.Ĥ. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour.ģ. That’s just a fancy name for mixture of fat and flour that’s traditionally used to thicken sauces and stews.Ģ. Salt and pepper, to taste (I use and love this salt.)ġ.(And hey–I used to buy both of those things–so I’m not judging!)īut didja know you can make this cheese sauce recipe at home? From scratch? And no weird ingredients required? Oh yeah baby… Homemade Cheese Sauce Recipe The average American makes cheese sauce by (a) buying a jar of Cheese Whiz® or (b) melting down a ginormous brick of the no-refrigeration-required-and-will-last-until-Armageddon Velveeta®. And I understand that.īut if you are one of those folks–you may want to look away…īecause today I’m talkin’ about the most glorious cheese sauce recipe you ever did see… not only does it have cheese in it, but it has milk and butter too. I know there are a lot of folks these days who strive for a dairy-free & grain-free diet.

How to make a cheese sauce from scratch