The Easiest Creamiest Cheese Sauce Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until flour is lightly golden, about 1 minute.
• Slowly pour in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in the cheese a handful at a time until all the cheese has been used and sauce is smooth and creamy. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

PERFECT CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring often, until a thick paste forms and turns golden brown. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook 30 seconds more.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, adding 1 cup at a time. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer before adding the next. It will be extremely thick at first and will thin with each addition. When all the milk is added bring the sauce to a simmer and cook 5 more minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese.
• Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the Cheddar and Parmesan and whisk until smooth. The sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 6 months. If using from cold, carefully bring the sauce back to a boil before serving.

BASIC CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy saucepan on top of stove.
• Add flour and stir until well mixed and bubbly being careful not to scorch.
• Remove from heat and add milk; stirring until well blended.
• Return sauce to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat, add shredded cheese and parmesan and cook until cheese melts and there is no taste of raw starch.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Add in the garlic, basil, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the garlic. Stir in the cooked mushrooms before serving.

EASY VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into a saucepan and stir with a whisk. Once everything is combined, turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
• Let simmer on low to medium heat for about one minute until the sauce is stretchy.
• Enjoy this vegan cheese sauce with nachos, on pizza, over pasta, and many other savory dishes! Please read the recipe notes below.

EASY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles begin to appear around the edge. Keep warm.
• Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the flour and stir until the mixture is well blended to make a roux . Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes. Make sure it does not turn brown.
• Gradually stir the hot milk into the flour and butter mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil and thickens. Simmer, frequently stirring, over very low heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and wine, if using. Season with salt and pepper and add a little nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.

ALFREDO SAUCE WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven on medium heat, whisk together the butter, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy (the cream cheese needs to be softened or this will take a long time).
• Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
• Whisk in the salt and pepper. Gradually add in milk about 1/4 cup at a time, while continuously whisking. Continue to cook and whisk until slightly thick.
• Remove the saucepan from heat. Add in the chedder cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and is smooth.

GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. Serve over pasta. If desired, garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

THE EASIEST CREAMIEST CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat combine all ingredients stirring until melted and combined (do not boil).