Cheese Sauce for Fries
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk, plus 2-3 tablespoons as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 ounces medium cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
Instructions:
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and melt.
- Whisk in the flour to form a paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning.
- Add 1/2 cup of milk to the flour mixture and whisk constantly until the mixture has thickened up to the consistency of gravy.
- Whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the shredded cheese one handful at a time, stirring with each handful, until smooth and melted.
- If necessary, return the pan to low heat to completely melt the cheese, but do not cook the cheese sauce for longer than necessary or it may become grainy.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired thickness, keeping in mind the sauce will thicken the more it cools.
- Stir in the hot sauce and serve warm.
- Enjoy your rich and creamy cheese sauce with your fries or any other favorite snacks!