Description
Learn how to make a delicious cheese sauce perfect for drizzling over crispy fries. This creamy and flavorful sauce will take your fries to the next level!
Ingredients
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For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole milk works best)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Create Roux: Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until it forms a smooth paste (roux).
- Add Milk: Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Cheese: Lower the heat to low, then add the shredded cheddar cheese in small batches, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Season: Stir in salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using).
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over crispy fries!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cheese sauce, fries, appetizer, comfort food
