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Homemade Cheese Sauce for Fries

A rich, creamy, and completely foolproof 5-ingredient cheese sauce perfect for dipping hot, crispy french fries. Ready 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: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded from a block
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Shred the cheddar cheese from a block and set aside. Do not use pre-shredded bagged cheese.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue to cook and whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly.
  5. Remove the saucepan entirely from the heat.
  6. Gradually stir in the shredded cheese a handful at a time, mixing until completely melted and smooth before adding more.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm immediately with fries.

Notes

Always remove the pot from the heat before adding the cheese to prevent the sauce from separating and becoming grainy or greasy.