Cheese sauces you can savor this winter
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Winter is here and what better way to beat the chill than with a cozy plate of comfort food? Elevate your winter dining experience with these five delectable cheese sauce recipes that promise to make your taste buds waltz with joy. From classics to unique twists, these sauces are perfect companions for a variety of dishes turning your winter nights into warm flavorful celebrations.
Cheddar
Classic cheddar cheese sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Whisk in two tablespoons of all-purpose flour to form a roux. Gradually pour one cup of milk, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in one and half cups of shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper. It's ideal for macaroni and cheese, nachos, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables.
Mexican
Baked Mexican cheese sauce
In a saucepan, melt two tablespoons butter, add two tablespoons flour, and whisk until smooth. Pour one cup of milk, stirring constantly. Stir in one cup of blended shredded cheese and Mexican sauce, half teaspoon cumin, and one-fourth teaspoon chili powder until melted. Pour into a baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven until bubbly. Serve it with tortilla chips.
Jalapeno
Jalapeno cheese sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add two tablespoons of all-purpose flour, whisking constantly for one to two minutes. Gradually pour in one cup of milk, continuing to whisk until smooth. Stir in one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños to taste. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Serve it with fries.
Vegan
Vegan cheese sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine two tablespoon olive oil, two tablespoon all-purpose flour, and one cup of unsweetened almond milk. Whisk until smooth. Add one cup nutritional yeast, one teaspoon garlic powder, one teaspoon onion powder, and half teaspoon turmeric for color. Continue whisking until it has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy your vegan cheese sauce with your favorite veggies.
Parmesan
Parmesan pesto cheese sauce
In a saucepan, melt two tablespoons of butter. Stir in two tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in one cup of milk until fully combined. Add half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese and two tablespoons of pesto, stirring until the cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. This sauce is perfect for pasta or as a flavorful dip for breadsticks.