Cheese Sauce for Fries Recipe
A smooth and creamy cheese sauce perfect for drizzling over crispy fries. This homemade cheddar cheese sauce combines a buttery roux with flavorful seasonings and a hint of hot sauce for a delightful kick, making it an irresistible topping for your favorite potato snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of cheese sauce, enough for 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup whole milk (plus 2–3 tablespoons as needed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 ounces medium cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Make Roux: Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of the flour.
- Add Milk and Seasonings: Slowly whisk in ½ cup of whole milk to the roux, continuing to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens to gravy-like consistency. Then, stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard to infuse flavor.
- Add Cheese Off Heat: Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese handful by handful, stirring after each addition until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Finish Melting and Adjust Thickness: If needed, return the saucepan to low heat briefly to melt any remaining cheese, being careful not to overcook to avoid graininess. Add extra milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your preferred sauce thickness, remembering that the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Incorporate Hot Sauce and Serve: Stir in the hot sauce to add a subtle spicy kick. Serve the cheese sauce warm, perfect for pouring over fries or dipping.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melting and best sauce texture.
- Do not overheat the cheese sauce to avoid graininess; gentle low heat is sufficient.
- Add milk gradually to control the thickness as desired.
- The sauce can be reheated gently on low heat if it thickens too much after cooling.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste or omit if you prefer a milder cheese sauce.
Keywords: cheese sauce, cheddar sauce, fries cheese sauce, homemade cheese sauce, easy cheese dip
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