Cheese Sauce for Fries (Printable Version)

A rich, creamy cheddar-mozzarella blend with aromatic spices, ready in 15 minutes for perfect fry dipping.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

02 - 1 cup whole milk

03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a smooth roux.

02 - Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

03 - Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and smooth.

04 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

05 - Serve warm over crispy fries or as a dipping sauce.

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It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you're never far from cheese heaven
The sharp cheddar and mozzarella combo creates that perfect pull you want in a dipping sauce
This sauce actually clings to fries instead of sliding right off like some disappointing versions

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Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that make your sauce grainy, so take the extra two minutes to grate it yourself
If your sauce ever gets too thick, a splash of warm milk will bring it right back to that perfect dipping consistency
The sauce will thicken as it cools, so make it slightly thinner than you think you want if serving it later

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Keep the heat low once you add the cheese, or you risk separating the sauce and ending up with an oily mess
Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly, so take your milk out of the fridge a few minutes before starting