Best Basic Creamy 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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE
An exquisite, Creamy Cheese Sauce made with cheddar cheese - perfect over nachos, pasta, potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Sauce
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK AND EASY ALFREDO SAUCE
I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!
Provided by DAWN CARTER
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.8 g, Sodium 1029.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
Make and share this Cream Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sam 3
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt together cream cheese and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk and garlic.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or chicken.
CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE
This is my spin on Alfredo sauce. We love cream cheese, mushrooms and garlic. So I decided to try different ways of creating this tasty dish! Serve with fettuccini, and sliced crusty bread for mopping!
Provided by Mommy bakes
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 121.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sodium 707.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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