Cheese Sauce for Fries (Printable)
Rich, creamy cheese sauce ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over fries or dipping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
# Step-by-step:
01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a smooth roux forms.
02 - Gradually pour milk into the roux while whisking continuously. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve warm over crispy fries or use as a dipping sauce while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This comes together faster than delivery and tastes way better than anything from a jar
- The sharp cheddar gives it that restaurant style depth while mozzarella keeps it silky smooth
02 -
- Freshly grated cheese makes all the difference because pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
- Never let the sauce boil after adding the cheese or it will separate into an oily mess
03 -
- Room temperature milk incorporates more smoothly than cold milk straight from the fridge
- If your sauce does separate a quick blend with an immersion blender can sometimes bring it back together