Cheese Sauce for Fries (Printable)

A rich, smooth cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, seasoned with garlic and spices for the ultimate fry topping.

# 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 - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

02 - Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

03 - Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

04 - Reduce heat to low. Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and smooth.

05 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.

06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm over fries or as a dip.

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It comes together in under fifteen minutes which means you can satisfy that cheese craving without waiting for delivery or washing dozens of dishes
The homemade version beats anything you will get from a jar or fast food window because you control exactly what goes into it

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Never use pre shredded cheese because it is coated in anti caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly and will leave you with a gritty texture instead of that creamy dreamy consistency
Keep the heat low once you add the cheese because high heat will cause the proteins to seize up and separate leaving you with an oily broken mess instead of silky sauce

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Grate your cheese from a block using the large holes of your box grater for the perfect melt consistency every single time
Have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start because once you begin making the roux everything moves fast