Best 12 Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing cheddar cheese sauce recipes. From the classic and versatile basic cheddar cheese sauce, perfect for nachos, tacos, and pasta, to the creamy and flavorful slow-cooker cheddar cheese sauce, ideal for effortless entertaining, our collection caters to every taste and occasion. Discover the smoky and rich chipotle cheddar cheese sauce, adding a zesty kick to your favorite dishes, and the velvety smooth cauliflower cheddar cheese sauce, a healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on taste. Whether you're a cheese sauce aficionado or looking to elevate your culinary skills, our comprehensive guide offers a delightful journey into the world of cheddar cheese sauces.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Don't care for Velveeta®? Try this recipe. It can be used in place of it. Five ingredients and in less than 10 minutes, you've got a delicious substitute for it.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms. Slowly add milk; cook and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add cheese, stir to combine, and cook until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 119.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Categories     Side     Roast     St. Patrick's Day     Cheddar     Cauliflower     Winter     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower (about 1 pound total)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups whole milk
10 ounces Cheddar cheese or similar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup)
Special Equipment
12- by 8-inch baking dish

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Arrange a steamer rack over a large pot of boiling water.
  • Remove the green outer leaves from the cauliflower, place it on the steamer rack, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. Once the cauliflower is cool enough to handle, use your hands to gently break the florets from the thick central stalk-try to break the cauliflower into large florets rather than small pieces. Arrange the florets, in one layer, in a 12- by 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour and salt, and whisk until both are incorporated and the mixture turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to moderate and add the milk, whisking constantly, until a smooth sauce forms (the sauce should be thick and glossy, but still runny), about 5 minutes. (If the sauce is too thick, gradually whisk in additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.) Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, making sure to cover all the florets. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and season with pepper, then bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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This cheddar cheese sauce is perfect over vegetables, omelets or any items made tastier with melted cheddar. Surprise your family tonight by drizzling some on baked potatoes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 hot baked potatoes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Serve 1-1/2 cups of cheese sauce with the baked potatoes. Refrigerate remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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My go-to cheese recipe is a white cheddar cheese sauce-I make mac and cheese, scalloped potatoes and nachos with it. -Celeste Nolan, Gallipolis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE



BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Lunch     Winter

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon salt
1 lb. elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded
16 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 oz (1 can) French's Cheddar French Fried Onions, crushed
9 strips of bacon
Béchamel Sauce Ingredients
3 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
5 oz parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter or spray a 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick spray. To make the Béchamel Sauce, melt the TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Slowly add the heated milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, parmesan and Tabasco. Stir until the cheese in melted. Cover and set aside. Cook the bacon until just crispy and set aside to cool. Boil a large pot of water; add 1 tsp salt and the macaroni. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the macaroni is very al dente. Drain the noodles and return to the pot. Immediately add the butter, garlic and Béchamel Sauce. Toss well. Place 1/3 of the macaroni in the baking dish. Evenly top with 1/3 of the shredded cheddar, 1/3 of the Velveeta and 3 slices of bacon broken into small pieces. Repeat until all noodles, bacon and cheese are in the pan. Top with the crushed French fried onions. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving

CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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A delicious quick meal with a delicious cheddar cheese sauce poured over the top of the cauliflower - make plenty as everyone wants more.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cauliflower, Large
7 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon mustard powder, English
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 egg
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets about the same size and simmer until just cooked.
  • Grate the cheese, beat the egg, put the milk and mustard into a small saucepan.
  • mix the cornflour together with a small amount of extra milk and add to the saucepan along with the grated cheese.
  • heat slowly, stirring constantly and when it comes to the boil add the beaten egg and stir briskly.
  • Pour the cheddar cheese sauce over the cauliflower and serve immediately.
  • A sprinkle of chilli seems to bring out a bit more flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 205.9, Sodium 771.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 35.8

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE WITH A BECHAMEL BASE



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A cheddar cheese sauce good for serving over vegetables. (Source: LeCordon Bleu Professional Cooking)

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 qt

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces clarified butter
2 ounces bread flour
4 cups milk
1/2 small onion, peeled
1 whole clove
1/2 small bay leaf
salt
nutmeg
white pepper
8 ounces cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Make a Bechamel sauce as follows: Heat clarified butter in medium size saucepan.
  • Whisk in bread flour and stir and cook over low heat until light cream color, but at least 1 minute.
  • Cool slightly.
  • In another saucepan, scald the milk.
  • Gradually add milk to the roux (flour and butter mixture) beating constantly with whisk.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Stick the bay leaf to the onion with the clove.
  • Place onion in sauce.
  • Simmer at least 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Season very lightly with salt, nutmeg and white pepper.
  • Strain through a china cap.
  • Place plastic wrap on sauce to prevent formation of skin.
  • Cool in cold water bath and store in freezer in ziplock bags for later use, or keep warm over warm water bath for use in dishes being currently prepared.
  • To 1 qt of this Bechamel Sauce, add the cheddar cheese, dry mustard and worcestershire sauce.
  • Whisk over low heat until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

HEALTHY MAC & CHEESE WITH BECHAMEL-CHEDDAR SAUCE



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Developed this recipe on my own, inspired by multiple recipes I found online. The evaporated milk helps the cheese sauce stay creamy and not curdle when cooked. 100% whole wheat pasta and bread give this recipe a healthy take that adults and children will love!

Provided by Silly_Mommy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat pasta
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add macaroni, bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-high heat until al dente (a little less than fully cooked). Set aside ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and immediately rinse with cold water.
  • In the same pot used for the macaroni, melt butter and add flour. Whisk until mixture looks like a paste and is light beige in color. Slowly pour in evaporated milk while whisking, and continue until fully incorperated. Simmer and stir for another 3-4 minutes for sauce to thicken Stir in nutmeg, mustard, and salt.
  • Remove from heat and add cheese and pasta water. Continue stiring until cheese is fully melted. Pour macaroni back into and stir until fully mixed with sauce.
  • (This step is for topping.) Break apart bread in large peices and pulse in food processor with melted butter until bread is in small crumbs. Mix with cheese and cayenne pepper and set aside.
  • Pour macaroni mixture into a 9x13 casserole dishes and spread bread/cheese mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove from oven when top is slightly browned and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

NIF'S SIMPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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It's nice to have an easy recipe for cheese sauce on hand. You can drizzle this over broccoli, cauliflower or pretty much any other favourite veggie. It is also nice tossed with pasta but you may need to increase the amount of sauce. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup old cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk very frequently for at least 2 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Whisk in milk and heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately whisk in cheese and paprika until melted and smooth.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper to your taste.

INSTANT POT® CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Use your Instant Pot® to make this creamy cheese sauce. This sauce may be used for mac and cheese, as a veggie topper, or as a base for queso when mixed with your favorite salsa.

Provided by Rachel Schoeller

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add butter and let it melt. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder and stir. Sprinkle with tapioca starch and stir roux until blended; it will be thick.
  • Pour in milk gradually, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring each addition until well combined. Keep stirring to remove clumps. Sauce should be creamy and just under boiling temperature. If it starts to boil, turn Instant Pot® off and set to Keep Warm.
  • Add Cheddar cheese and stir continuously until cheese has melted and is well combined into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 638.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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There's always a reason to have cheddar cheese sauce on hand. Everything goes with it. Warm oozing cheese is never a bad idea.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c whole milk
1/4 c (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 c flour
1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp ground cayenne
sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat milk in large pan over medium heat til you see bubbles forming on top. Meanwhile, melt butter in another pan and stir in flour to make a roux.
  • 2. Add warm milk, whisking constantly and continue cooking til mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add cheese, whisking constantly to mix. Season with cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Strain through a sieve to remove any lumps before serving. Makes 3 cups.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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This quick, velvety, smooth sauce is perfect with steamed vegetables but also amazing on pasta, fish or nachos...

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c béchamel sauce
1/4 tsp mild paprika
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Make the béchamel sauce (1 ½ cups); in a medium pot over medium heat, add butter. When melted, add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes or until it smells like cooked pie crust. Add 1 cup milk, whisk and then a little at a time, whisking constantly. Add salt and white pepper.
  • 2. To make the cheese sauce; add paprika and mustard powder to the béchamel sauce before stirring in cheese; whisk until melted. Spoon over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. Makes 3 cups
  • 3. Note: If not using right away, cover with wax paper making sure it touches the surface - this will prevent a skin from forming
  • 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn7xnSXGOzk

Tips:

  • To make a smooth sauce, use a whisk to stir constantly while melting the butter and adding the flour.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add more flour or cornstarch. If you want a thinner sauce, add more milk or water.
  • To make a cheesy sauce, use a good quality cheddar cheese that melts well. You can also add other cheeses, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, add some chopped onion, garlic, or herbs.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite dishes, such as pasta, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cheddar cheese sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With these tips, you can make the perfect cheddar cheese sauce every time.

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