Best 4 Best Cheese Sauce Recipes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our curated collection of cheese sauce recipes, designed to tantalize your taste buds and elevate any dish. From the classic béchamel sauce, a staple in many culinary creations, to the rich and flavorful cheddar cheese sauce, perfect for macaroni and cheese or nachos, this article has it all. Discover the secrets to a smooth and velvety Alfredo sauce, ideal for pasta dishes or as a dip for vegetables. For a tangy twist, try our blue cheese sauce, which adds a bold and distinctive flavor to salads, burgers, and steak. And for those who love a spicy kick, our jalapeño cheese sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings, bringing a fiery touch to tacos, quesadillas, or even pizza. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and transform ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences with our diverse range of cheese sauce recipes.
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BEST CHEESE SAUCE
This fabulous cheese sauce is as easy to make as it is versatile. A smooth, fail-safe sauce for Welsh rarebit, Horseshoe sandwiches, vegetables, and pasta. Try it over poached eggs and toast. Wow!
Provided by Pam Witzig
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 178.2 mg, Fat 59.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 37.8 g, Sodium 1223.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BEST EVER CASHEW CHEESE SAUCE
This is a versatile cashew cheese sauce that's totally plant-based. I use it as a pasta sauce, as a pizza topping, over roasted veggies, on tacos and for grilled cheese. It doesn't reheat well, so I don't suggest making a double batch to use throughout the week. -Max Gregor, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1-1/2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer., Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Add cashews to skillet; heat through. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add nutritional yeast; cover and process until pureed, adding enough remaining broth to achieve desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEST VEGAN NACHO CHEESE SAUCE
Our family loves this vegan cheese sauce. We're not usually that excited with fake cheeses, but this one has been the exception. Tastes great over nacho chips, baked potatoes, in vegetarian tacos, etc. This recipe has helped us enjoy more vegan meals in our home. We got this recipe from our friend Connie Yroc after she shared this wonderful cheese sauce with nachos with our family one day. After almost losing the recipe last week I realized I must post it right away, because we make it so frequently! Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Connie!
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 10 1/4 cup, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak raw cashews for a few hours (this will help the sauce be more smooth and less grainy from the nuts though the flavor is good either way).
- Put 2 1/2 cups of water into a blender with all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and add the remaining water.
- Heat the mixture in a saucepan for about 20 minutes.
- Stir continually to prevent it from burning.
- Add water to desired consistency (optional).
- Use as a nacho cheese dip or as a replacement for cheese on other yummy foods!
THE BEST QUESO CHEESE SAUCE
Super easy and delicious. Recipe courtesy of www.aspicyperspective.com. I doubled the recipe, and I added quite a few more jalapenos, but I'll post it as written.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add the butter, shallots, garlic, and jalapeno.
- Saute for 3 to 4 minutes to soften, then add the half and half and chipotle peppers.
- Whisk in the cornstarch. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, so the half and half can scald (not necessary with evaporated milk) then lower the temperature to medium-low.
- Stir in the cream cheese and mustard.
- Slowly start adding the shredded cheese.
- Stir and add by the handful, until the sauce comes together. if you prefer your cheese sauce a little thinner, add an extra splash of half and half. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 476.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 17.6
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The better the cheese, the better the sauce will be. Look for cheeses that are flavorful and have a smooth, creamy texture.
- Grate your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Grating your own cheese will give you a much better result.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the sauce from scorching.
- Cook the sauce over low heat. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
- Stir the sauce constantly. This will help to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Season the sauce to taste. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Serve the sauce immediately. Cheese sauce is best when it is served hot.
Conclusion:
Cheese sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, and vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious cheese sauce that your family and friends will love.
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