Cheese Sauce for Fries (Printable)

Rich, creamy cheddar-mozzarella sauce ready in 15 minutes. Ideal for drizzling over fries or dipping.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

02 - 1 cup whole milk

03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux.

02 - Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

03 - Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.

04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.

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The sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for last minute cravings or unexpected guests
You can customize the spice level and cheese blend to match exactly what you're in the mood for

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Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy, so grate it yourself for the smoothest results
Never let the sauce boil after adding the cheese or it can separate and become oily and unappealing

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Grate your cheese while the milk mixture is heating up so everything is ready when you need it
Have your serving vessel ready and warm because this sauce tastes best when served immediately