Description
This ultimate cheese sauce for fries is a creamy, smooth, and flavorful dip that transforms simple fries into a rich, indulgent snack. Quick to make with pantry staples, it’s a go-to comfort recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a smooth paste.
- Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Cook the mixture for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use low heat when melting cheese to avoid grainy texture.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Thin thick sauce with a little warm milk.
- Pairs well with fries, nachos, vegetables, or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
