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Cheese Sauce for Fries

A rich, creamy, and ultra-glossy cheddar cheese sauce perfect for dipping hot crispy fries. Made from scratch in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated works best
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Grate the cheddar cheese and set aside. Ensure it is at room temperature for best melting.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. It should be bubbly and pale yellow.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Simmer the milk mixture for 2-3 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Turn off the heat completely. This prevents the sauce from separating.
  7. Add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, whisking gently until fully melted and smooth.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in an extra splash of warm milk to loosen it up.