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
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Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat
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Add the flour to the pan and mix till a smooth paste forms
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Once it slightly browns, add your milk in batches, stirring constantly
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Add seasonings to taste.
This is a white sauce. To make it into a cheese sauce:
- Add cheese of your choice. I used a slice of American cheese and a handful of cheddar
- Combine thoroughly and enjoy with pasta!