Peter's Cheese Sauce Recipe

Elevate your dishes with Peter's incredibly easy and versatile cheese sauce! This creamy, dreamy sauce is perfect for cauliflower cheese, potatoes au gratin, or as a topping for your favorite vegetables. Husband-approved and ready to share, this recipe is a kitchen staple. Get ready for cheesy goodness in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 474.8 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peter's Cheese Sauce

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How to Make Peter's Cheese Sauce

  1. Melt 50g butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Sprinkle in 50g flour and whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until a smooth paste (roux) forms.
  3. Gradually whisk in 500ml milk, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking constantly.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over low heat, stirring frequently.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 200g grated cheese until completely melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the cheese sauce over your desired dish (e.g., cooked cauliflower, potatoes).
  8. For a golden brown topping, sprinkle with an additional 50g of cheese and place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

118g

Carbs

3g

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