Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Cheese Sauce for Fries. Made with sharp cheddar and a hint of spices, it’s the perfect topping for crispy fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Serve warm over fries.
Notes
- For creamier sauce, use freshly shredded cheese.
- Enhance with cream cheese or pepper jack for a twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
