This is the best cheese sauce recipe ever. It only takes 5 minutes and 6 ingredients to make the most delicious, creamy cheese sauce for fries, soft pretzels, broccoli, etc.
Cook until mixture is bubbly and just lightly browned (about 30-60 seconds)
Whisk in milk until smooth, then continue cooking until mixture is slightly thickened.
Add cheddar and American cheese and whisk until melted and mixture is thick and smooth.
Serve immediately.
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Ingredient Substitutions
Salted butter. Unsalted butter can be used in this recipe in place of salted butter.
All-purpose flour. to make it gluten-free, use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
Whole milk. I don't suggest using a lower fat milk because the fat content makes it extra creamy. You could use heavy cream, half and half or 2% milk (if you had to).
Cheddar Cheese. I suggest a sharp variety for the best flavor, but you can use your favorite.
American cheese. This ingredient makes this recipe taste like the sauces you get at your favorite fast food restaurants. You can omit it and add ¼ cup more cheddar cheese if you prefer, but you'll loose the "take out" flavor.
ServeServe this homemade cheese sauce with fries (homemade or frozen), broccoli, pretzel bread, soft pretzels, use it to make nachos, etc.Store/FreezeStore this cheese sauce recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 2 months. It will thicken as it cools. Gently warm it in the microwave or on the stovetop to reheat and serve again.