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Cheese Sauce for Fries Recipe

Cheese Sauce for Fries Recipe
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A rich and creamy cheese sauce perfect for drizzling over crispy fries. This easy-to-make sauce features a smooth blend of cheddar cheese, savory spices, and a hint of heat from hot sauce, creating a deliciously indulgent dip or topping.

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

  1. Melt Butter and Make Roux: Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and melt it completely. Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly to prevent burning and to cook out the raw flour taste.
  2. Add Milk and Thicken: Gradually whisk in ½ cup of whole milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency. Then whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard to infuse the sauce with flavor.
  3. Melt Cheese Off Heat: Remove the pan from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring well after each addition until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Adjust Consistency: If needed, place the pan back on low heat briefly to finish melting the cheese, but avoid overheating to prevent graininess. Add extra milk, one tablespoon at a time, to loosen the sauce to your preferred consistency, remembering it will thicken upon cooling.
  5. Finish with Hot Sauce and Serve: Stir in the hot sauce for a subtle kick, then serve the cheese sauce warm, ideally over fries or as a dip.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting quality; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice tolerance.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick after cooling, warm gently and stir in more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove, stirring constantly.

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Keywords: cheese sauce, cheddar cheese sauce, sauce for fries, cheese dip, homemade cheese sauce

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