Cheese Sauce for Fries – Creamy & Perfectly Smooth
Cheese Sauce for Fries is a smooth, creamy cheddar sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and freshly shredded cheese. Perfect for fries, nachos, and game day snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk (warm)
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in warm milk and cook until thickened.
4. Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheese gradually.
5. Add seasonings and stir until smooth.
6. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
7. Serve immediately over hot fries.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese.
Keep heat low to prevent grainy texture.
Reheat gently with added milk.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/cheese-sauce-for-fries/