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Cheese sauce

Cheese sauce

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A variation of béchamel, perfect for topping gratins or lasagnas.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, TimeEngineer, Austncorp and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Cheese sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that can be used in many dishes. It is ideal for topping gratins or lasagna.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$4.12 $1.03 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.28
  • $0.03
  • $1.57
  • $1.02
  • $1.16
  • $0.01
  • $0.05

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
  2. Add the flour and mix over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until a white paste forms. Do not let it brown.
  3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to almost room temperature.
  4. Gradually add the hot, thick cream to the roux, whisking constantly to combine thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add the salt, cheese, and mustard, then heat until everything is simmering and the cheese has melted.

The bill

Cheese sauce

  • 2 tablespoons of butter$0.28
  • 1.5 tablespoons of flour$0.03
  • 1 cup of heavy cream (or 1/2 cup of whole milk, warmed)$1.57
  • 1/2 cup of grated Cheddar cheese$1.02
  • 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella$1.16
  • 1/2 cup of mustard$0.01
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of salt$0.05

Total$4.12

that's $1.03 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 cup of heavy cream (or 1/2 cup of whole milk, warmed)
  • 1 cup of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup of mustard
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of salt

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