In the realm of culinary delights, few sauces command as much admiration as the classic white sauce, also known as cheddar white sauce. Whether you seek a creamy indulgence to complement your favorite pasta dishes, a savory partner for vegetables or a rich and flavorful addition to your next casserole, this versatile sauce has earned its place as a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide. With its origins tracing back to France, where it is affectionately referred to as "béchamel," the white sauce has embarked on a culinary journey, captivating taste buds across cultures and cuisines.
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WHITE SAUCE OR CHEDDAR WHITE SAUCE
For use in my Vegetable Melange Au Gratin recipe (#111644). Great for vegetables, omelets, souffles. For a richer white sauce, substitute light cream for milk, omitting salt. Can be made thinner for soups.
Provided by SmHerndon
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat, blend in flour, salt and dash white pepper (black is fine).
- Add milk all at once, cooking quickly, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Remove sauce immediately upon bubbling.
- CHEDDAR SAUCE add 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (makes 1 1/2 cups).
WHITE SAUCE
I learned to make white sauce in Home Ec too many years ago to count. It can be used as a base for lots of dishes. I use it for macaroni and cheese for my granddaughter.
Provided by CJO
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. Pour in milk, stirring constantly as it thickens. Add more milk depending on desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 33 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
My go-to cheese recipe is a white cheddar cheese sauce-I make mac and cheese, scalloped potatoes and nachos with it. -Celeste Nolan, Gallipolis, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses.
Nutrition Facts :
WHITE CHEDDAR MORNAY
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the flour, and add the milk slowly, whisking as you go. Let the sauce simmer over a very low flame for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese, dry mustard, Worcestershire, salt, white pepper and cayenne.
WHITE SAUCE OR BECHAMEL SAUCE
This used to be one of the first lessons in home economics classes; invariably white and pasty, it coated many a bland dish. When well made, however, it has a proper place in homey, creamed dishes, often making leftovers stretch or giving cooked foods new life. And it is important as a base for soufflés. The French term for this medium-thick white sauce is béchamel. The foolproof way to attain a perfectly smooth sauce is to have the milk hot when added to the butter and flour. It uses an extra pot, but as you become more proficient, this cautionary measure may not be necessary.
Provided by Marion Cunningham
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Quick & Easy
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown - about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat. To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
- Cheese Sauce.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- How hot should the milk be?
- Warm the milk on low heat just until little bubbles begin to form at the edges. Then remove from heat.
CHEESE SAUCE
This classic, storecupboard white sauce is loaded with strong cheddar cheese - our easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Use to make macaroni or cauliflower cheese
Provided by Miriam Nice
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour 500ml milk into a large saucepan and add 4 tbsp plain flour and 50g butter.
- Turn on the heat to medium and start to whisk the mixture. Keep whisking fast as the butter melts and the mixture comes to the boil - the flour will disappear and the sauce will begin to thicken.
- Whisk for another 2 mins while the sauce bubbles then stir in 100g grated strong cheddar cheese (or 50g grated cheddar, 50g crumbled blue cheese) until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium
WHITE SAUCE (CHEESY OR NOT) MEDIUM SAUCE
Make and share this White Sauce (Cheesy or Not) Medium Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter over low heat in sauce pan.
- Blend in flour and seasoning over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Allow to cook for at least 1 minute to eliminate raw flour flavor.
- Remove from heat, SLOWLY add milk, stirring constantly to make a smooth paste; stir in remaining milk.
- Return to heat, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil again and keep stirring until thickened.
- If you want cheesy white sauce, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese (you can add as much cheese as you like to make it as cheesy as you wish).
- Cover pan with tight fitting lid to prevent film formation until sauce is to be used.
- Use on creamed and scalloped foods, sauces, gravies and in vegetable dips.
WHITE SAUCE
This white sauce, also known as Béchamel sauce, is one of France's four "mother sauces," and it's a perfect complement to many dishes. Pair it with vegetables, turn it into a creamy casserole or ladle it over seafood or sliced chicken.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
3-INGREDIENT CHEESE SAUCE
This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter-the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Cheese Cheddar Milk/Cream Sauce Cheese Week Condiment Sauce Secrets
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make cheese sauce:
- Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 1 minute. Whisk and continue to cook in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total).
- Make queso variation:
- Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WHITE CHEESE SAUCE
This is an awesome Monterey Jack sauce that goes great over chicken enchiladas, or used as a dip for chips or Mexican-style appetizers.
Provided by Wilemon
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in shredded cheese until melted. Mix in sour cream and green chilies, and cook, stirring occasionally just until heated through. Do not allow to boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 293.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips:
- Use High-Quality Cheese: Opt for high-quality cheddar cheese for a rich and flavorful sauce. Freshly grated cheese melts better and provides a smoother texture compared to pre-shredded options.
- Control the Heat: Maintain medium-low heat when melting the butter and flour to prevent burning. Stir continuously to ensure even cooking and avoid lumps.
- Add Milk Gradually: Pour the milk slowly while whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Start with a small amount and gradually add more until you reach the desired consistency.
- Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Use a Double Boiler: If you're worried about the sauce curdling, you can use a double boiler. Fill a saucepan with simmering water and place a heatproof bowl on top. Add the ingredients to the bowl and whisk until the sauce thickens.
Conclusion:
White sauce and cheddar white sauce are versatile culinary creations that elevate various dishes. Whether you prefer the classic creamy texture of white sauce or the rich cheesy flavor of cheddar white sauce, these sauces add a touch of elegance and indulgence to your culinary endeavors. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to find the perfect sauce that complements your dishes and delights your taste buds. Remember, the key to a successful sauce lies in careful preparation, attention to detail, and a dash of creativity. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey filled with delicious sauces. Savor the moment as you create these culinary masterpieces and share them with loved ones, making every meal a memorable occasion.
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