White Cheese Sauce
Creamy, velvety, and decadently cheesy, this homemade White Cheese Sauce is a versatile recipe perfect for pasta, vegetables, or dipping. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like butter, flour, and milk, this sauce gets its rich flavor from melted white cheddar and nutty Parmesan. With a silky texture achieved through a simple roux technique, it's ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your favorite dishes. Customize with optional garlic powder for an extra flavor boost and enjoy this restaurant-quality sauce right at home. Perfectly smooth and packed with flavor, it’s a must-try for cheese lovers!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk continuously until it forms a smooth paste (roux), about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let it brown.
Step 3
Slowly add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking and cooking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully melted and smooth.
Step 5
Season the sauce with salt, white pepper, and optionally, garlic powder. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Step 6
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken more as it cools.
Step 7
Serve immediately over pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (665.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1079.9 |
| Total Fat 81.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 51.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 260.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1840.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.5g | |
| Protein 53.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 238.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1638.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 847.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories