Restaurant Style Cheese Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt 1 lb of butter over medium heat in a large pot.
  2. 2Add 1 lb of flour to the melted butter.
  3. 3Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the roux is slightly browned.
  4. 4Slowly add 4 liters of milk, incorporating it thoroughly with a whisk to prevent lumps.
  5. 5Continue to cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  6. 6Once thickened, season the sauce with salt.
  7. 7Add white pepper to taste.
  8. 8Add cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Drop the heat to low, allowing the cheese to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
  10. 10Season as needed or preferred.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb butter
  • 1 lb flour
  • 4 l milk
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • cheddar cheese

Equipment

large potwhiskstove

Tips

  • You can use hot or cold milk.