Who needs that box of chemically formulated cheese? Who needs the jar of processed “I’m pretending to be cheese!” stuff? Not you! Because I am giving you this delightful and easy recipe for Homemade Cheese Sauce! Replace it in any recipe for that fake stuff and your taste buds will thank you! (Not to mention your body who is not a big fan of the chemically processed stuff.) You can also serve over pasta for homemade mac and cheese, though I think my full recipe for that is better. You decide!
Homemade Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tbs butter
3 tbs flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
pinch of salt and pepper
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and then the milk. Simmer on low heat until smooth. (Tip: You know it is smooth and thick enough when it coats the spoon) Add in the cheeses and salt and pepper and whisk until smooth again.
Sorry I don’t have any pictures to share. I kind of just throw this together when I need a cheese sauce and never to think to snap a picture!
Enjoy!