Creamy Cheese Sauce (Printable)

Rich, velvety cheese sauce ideal for enhancing pasta, veggies, or baked meals quickly.

# What's Needed:

01 - 2 cups whole milk

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

04 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

06 - ½ teaspoon salt

07 - ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

01 - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

02 - Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbling but not browned.

03 - Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

04 - Bring sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.

05 - Reduce heat to low, then stir in cheddar and Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.

06 - Add salt, white pepper, and nutmeg if desired, mixing evenly.

07 - Serve immediately or keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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This sauce feels like a comforting secret you’ll want to share with every friend who loves cheesy goodness
It’s so versatile that it quickly became my go-to for everything from veggies to pasta

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Whisking constantly when adding milk is key to a lump-free sauce so it feels like you’re painting the pan with velvet
Adding the cheese off the heat prevents it from getting grainy and keeps it perfectly smooth

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Patience when making the roux pays off: low and slow means silky sauce, never gritty
Using freshly shredded cheese melts better and tastes fresher than pre-shredded