CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE WITH A BECHAMEL BASE
A cheddar cheese sauce good for serving over vegetables. (Source: LeCordon Bleu Professional Cooking)
Provided by Leta8076
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 1 qt
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make a Bechamel sauce as follows: Heat clarified butter in medium size saucepan.
- Whisk in bread flour and stir and cook over low heat until light cream color, but at least 1 minute.
- Cool slightly.
- In another saucepan, scald the milk.
- Gradually add milk to the roux (flour and butter mixture) beating constantly with whisk.
- Bring sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stick the bay leaf to the onion with the clove.
- Place onion in sauce.
- Simmer at least 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Season very lightly with salt, nutmeg and white pepper.
- Strain through a china cap.
- Place plastic wrap on sauce to prevent formation of skin.
- Cool in cold water bath and store in freezer in ziplock bags for later use, or keep warm over warm water bath for use in dishes being currently prepared.
- To 1 qt of this Bechamel Sauce, add the cheddar cheese, dry mustard and worcestershire sauce.
- Whisk over low heat until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
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Ukh Yes 7uj
7uju@gmail.comI'm a huge fan of cheese sauce and this recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it's perfect for dipping, spreading, or pouring over your favorite dishes.
Appolinaire official21
official21_appolinaire3@hotmail.comThis sauce was a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy cheese sauce for a pasta dish and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it came together in just a few minutes.
Rajpoot M Umar Riaz
r_riaz42@aol.comI made this sauce for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it was perfect for dipping vegetables, chips, and crackers.
Ash Ash
asha39@yahoo.comThis sauce was a bit too thick for my taste. Next time I'll add a little more milk to thin it out.
The Unknown
t_unknown22@yahoo.comThis sauce was a bit too bland for my taste. Next time I'll add some additional seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Felix Mwendwa
felixm10@hotmail.comI made this sauce for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night. The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it was perfect for dipping bread or vegetables.
Lazara Portuondo
portuondo48@aol.comThis sauce was a bit too runny for my taste. Next time I'll cook it for a few minutes longer to thicken it up.
Boez Boja
bboez@aol.comI'm a huge fan of cheese sauce and this recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it's perfect for dipping, spreading, or pouring over your favorite dishes.
abujar King
king-abujar11@hotmail.comThis sauce was a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy cheese sauce for a pasta dish and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it came together in just a few minutes.
Darnesha Harrison
dh@yahoo.comI made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it was perfect for dipping vegetables, chips, and crackers.
Mubeen Aslam
mubeenaslam60@yahoo.comThis sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. Next time I'll use less salt or omit it altogether.
Ajiboye Omotayo
a_omotayo35@gmail.comI've never been a fan of cheese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it didn't have that artificial taste that some cheese sauces have. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elisha Materu
e81@gmail.comThis sauce was a breeze to make and it tasted delicious. I used it on a grilled cheese sandwich and it was the perfect complement to the melted cheddar cheese. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.
Jennaro Perrine
j_perrine94@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about making a cheese sauce with a bechamel base, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce was incredibly smooth and flavorful, and it was perfect for dipping vegetables and pretzels.
Ajweh Ryan
a_ryan79@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the addition of Dijon mustard, which gives the sauce a nice tangy flavor.
Shamoya Parnell
s29@hotmail.co.ukI made this sauce for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy sauce, since it's made with whole wheat flour and low-fat milk.
sally ali
ali_sally81@gmail.comThis sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on. Next time I'll try adding a little more milk to thin it out.
Shirley Foley
sf@yahoo.comI've tried many cheddar cheese sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly creamy and cheesy. I love using it on nachos, pasta, and even just as a dip for vegetables.
Biira Anitah
a-b88@yahoo.comThis cheddar cheese sauce was a hit at my last dinner party. It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the grilled vegetables and roasted chicken. I'll definitely be making it again!