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Ultimate Cheese Sauce for Fries

A rich, creamy, and smooth cheddar cheese sauce perfect for pouring over crispy fries. Ready in just 15 minutes and made with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Whole milk warm preferred
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until smooth and lightly bubbly, without browning.
  3. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  4. Continue cooking and whisking for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Adjust thickness with a splash of warm milk if needed.
  7. Serve immediately over hot, crispy fries.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and keep heat low when melting. If sauce thickens too much, add warm milk gradually while stirring.