Best Chefs Cheese Sauce For Baked Potatoes Recipes

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EASY HOMEMADE CHEESE SAUCE



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This fabulous creamy homemade cheese sauce is one of the quickest, easiest sauces to make and perfect for dipping broccoli and other veggies or drizzling over baked potatoes, nachos, or french fries.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Side Dish     Snack

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon (14g) butter
1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk (any percentage)
3/4 cup (3oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
Pinch of cayenne (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

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

CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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This cheddar cheese sauce is perfect over vegetables, omelets or any items made tastier with melted cheddar. Surprise your family tonight by drizzling some on baked potatoes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 hot baked potatoes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Serve 1-1/2 cups of cheese sauce with the baked potatoes. Refrigerate remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

A VERY PERFECT CHEESE SAUCE!



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This is the cheese sauce I use for my Philly Steak and Cheese sandwiches. You can use this sauce on baked potatoes, broccoli, eggs... the sky is the limit! It is really the best for the Philly Steak and Cheese sandwich however.

Provided by Barbara Miller

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 c half and half cream
3 c cubed velveeta cheese
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
  • 2. Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  • 3. Add in the cubed Velveeta, and continue to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Add in the sugar, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper; mix until combined. Keep warm until needed.

CHEESY STUFFED BAKED POTATOES



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These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. -Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large baking potatoes (1 pound each)
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, optional
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup butter, cubed, divided
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Rub with oil if desired. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell; set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 375°., In a small skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup butter until tender. In a large bowl, mash potato pulp. Stir in sauteed onions, cream, sour cream, salt and pepper. Fold in cheese. Stuff into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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