This Cheese Sauce is smooth and creamy and oh so cheesy! It can be used for so many things from nachos, and dips, to fillings in burritos and sandwiches.This sauce makes about 1 1/2 cups.
1cupcheddar cheese, shreddedany type of cheddar cheese works great
1tbspcornstarch
1/2tspkosher salt
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsponion powder
1/4tspground mustard
1/4tsp sugar
1/4tsppaprika
pinch of chili powdermore if you want it spicier
Instructions
Mix your seasonings and cornstarch together then mix them into your cold milk.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the cream cheese.
Once the cream cheese starts to melt, whisk in the milk and seasonings. The sauce should start to thicken. Keep whisking until it is smooth and thick.
Add in your shredded cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Adjust the cheese and seasonings to your liking as needed. If the sauce is too thick you can add in 1 tbsp. of milk at a time until it is to the consistency you like.
Serve immediately. The sauce will thicken a bit as it cools!
This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat it in the microwave and add some milk if it is too thick.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick, add some milk (1 tbsp. at a time) until it is to your liking. If you want it thicker make a cornstarch slurry. Just take equal parts of cold water and cornstarch and mix it together and slowly add it to the cheese sauce a little at a time over medium heat. Keep adding it until it’s as thick as you like! I would start by adding a tbsp of each and go from there!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.