Cheese Sauce White Sauce Recipe

Elevate your lasagna, potato bake, or any cheesy dish with this incredibly smooth and flavorful cheese sauce! Quick, easy, and perfect for multiplying to feed a crowd. This recipe delivers the ultimate cheesy comfort food experience.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 473.9 kcal

Protein 40g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese Sauce White Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
Plain Flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt And Pepper

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How to Make Cheese Sauce White Sauce

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until a smooth paste forms (this is your roux).
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking constantly until the sauce begins to thicken.
Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese!), a little at a time, until melted and smooth.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

Fat

107g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheese Sauce White Sauce?

Cheese Sauce White Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheese Sauce White Sauce?

Cheese Sauce White Sauce has approximately 473.9 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheese Sauce White Sauce?

The key ingredients for Cheese Sauce White Sauce are Butter, Plain Flour, Milk, Cheese, Mustard, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.