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    Create Bake Make / Dinners / Easy Cheese Sauce | White Sauce Recipe

    Easy Cheese Sauce | White Sauce Recipe

    Published: Aug 6, 2014 · Modified: Jun 20, 2021 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    Made using just a few simple ingredients, this easy Cheese Sauce recipe can be ready to enjoy in 10 minutes. It is the perfect accompaniment to your silverside (corned beef) or veggies and it can also be used when making Lasagna or as a sauce for your pasta bake.

    Cheese Sauce in a white ramekin sitting on a blue check towel

    Why you will love this Cheese Sauce Recipe:

    • This recipe has a lot going for it. It’s easy to make, practically no fail and is so versatile.  
    • I make it regularly, and use it on  anything from Lasagna, Cannelloni, poured over  steamed or roasted Vegetables and Pasta Bakes – it would also be great served with Silverside.
    Cheese Sauce in a white ramekin sitting on a blue check towel

    Cheese Sauce Ingredients

    • Cheese – I use a mixture of Tasty (Cheddar) and Parmesan Cheese, however you can use just Tasty Cheese if you prefer.
    • Milk – either full or skim milk can be used.
    • Pepper – to avoid any black specs of pepper in your sauce, use ground white pepper.
    Cheese Sauce Ingredients

    How to Make Cheese Sauce:

    To make, simply grate the cheeses and then add the remaining ingredients. Cook over a medium/low heat stirring gently until mixture is thick.

    Steps to make cheese sauce

    Tips for Making This Recipe:

    • You can use just Tasty (Cheddar) Cheese for this recipe if you don’t have any parmesan cheese.
    • This Cheese Sauce can be frozen, however I would recommend using it within 24 hours of making for best results.
    • I prefer to use a mixture of tasty (cheddar) and parmesan cheese as this combination helps to give added flavour.
    Can you make this Cheese Sauce in advance?

    This recipe can be made a 2-3 days in advance, store covered in the fridge until needed.

    What is the difference between White Sauce and Cheese Sauce?

    They are both made with similar ingredients and can be used for similar purposes

    What do you serve Cheese Sauce/White Sauce with?

    This Cheese Sauce is best served alongside Silverside (Corned Beef), Steamed Veggies, Pasta Bake and also perfect when making Lasagna.

    You Might Also Enjoy these Recipes:

    • Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagna
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    Cheese Sauce in a white ramekin sitting on a blue check towel

    Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe

    Lauren
    This simple Cheese Sauce (White Sauce) Recipe is perfect served alongside silverside (corned beef), as a topping for your lasagna and pasta bake or served over veggies.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 146 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Thermomix – optional

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons butter 30 grams
    • 2 tablespoons plain flour 20 grams
    • 1 cup milk 250 grams
    • 1 cup tasty cheese 100 grams
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese 50 grams
    • pinch Salt and pepper Use white pepper if you don't want black pepper flakes in you sauce.
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

    Instructions
     

    • Grate the cheeses and set aside until needed.
    • Place all ingredients into a saucepan (not over heat).
    • Turn on the stove to a medium high heat and using a whisk stir constantly until mixture thickens just below boiling point. This should only take a few minutes.
    • Remove sauce from stove top and if not using immediately, cover the top with a piece of cling film to stop a skin from forming.

    Thermomix Instructions

    • Place 3cm cubes pieces of the tasty and parmesan cheese into your Thermomix bowl and blitz for 10 seconds on speed 10 or until finely grated.
    • Add the butter, plain flour, milk, nutmeg and salt and pepper to your Thermomix bowl and cook for 7 minutes at 80 degrees on speed 4.
    • Serve

    Notes

    • You can use just Tasty (Cheddar) Cheese for this recipe if you don’t have any parmesan cheese.
    • This Cheese Sauce can be frozen, however I would recommend using it within 24 hours of making for best results.
    • This Cheese Sauce can be made a 2-3 days in advance, store covered in the fridge until needed.
    • I prefer to use a mixture of tasty (cheddar) and parmesan cheese when making cheese sauce as this combination helps to give added flavour.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Veronica

      January 05, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Made tonight with corned beef. Was a huge hit! Easiest sauce I’ve ever made.

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