Cheese Sauce For Fries
A quick, creamy cheese sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and cheddar. Perfect for pouring over fries or using as a dipping sauce, this recipe comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for a little spice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour for 1 minute until smooth.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup warm milk, whisking constantly. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and it coats the back of a spoon.
- Lower heat and stir in 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar gradually until creamy and smooth.
- Season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika (optional), plus salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve hot over fries or in a bowl for dipping. Best enjoyed warm and velvety.