Homemade Cheese Sauce
This cheese sauce can be adapted for a number of uses-- from mac-n-cheese to cheesesteaks!
Equipment
- A heavy-bottomed saucepan
- A whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- ½ cup cream or milk
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese any type works
- 1 tsp powdered mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- several dashes your favorite hot sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the saucepan.
- Once it has started to brown, stir in the flour and cook to make a roux.
- Whisk to combine and allow to slightly brown.
- Slowly add the milk/cream and stir to combine fully.
- Cook on low heat to thicken slightly, whisking often.
- Add mustard, garlic and hot sauce and stir well.
- Begin stirring in shredded cheese and mix until well melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and use immediately or cover and reheat for future use.