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Cooking Basics - Cheese Sauce

How to make a cheese sauce

Learning how to make a cheese sauce can open up so many recipes for you. From Mac 'n' Cheese to Lasagne or Cauliflower Cheese!

Taste: Simplicity: Cost:

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 200ml milk
  • Cheese (I used mature cheddar and American cheese slices)
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat

  2. Add the flour to the pan and mix till a smooth paste forms

  3. Once it slightly browns, add your milk in batches, stirring constantly

  4. Add seasonings to taste.

This is a white sauce. To make it into a cheese sauce:

  1. Add cheese of your choice. I used a slice of American cheese and a handful of cheddar
  2. Combine thoroughly and enjoy with pasta!

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