Fragrant cheese sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
The aromatic cheese sauce is a refined addition to European cuisine dishes. Its roots trace back to the traditions of making classic cheese sauces popular in France and Italy. The sauce has a rich creamy-cheese flavor with a slight spiciness from mustard and pepper. Its velvety texture makes it ideal for pasta, vegetables, meat, and baked dishes. Delicate notes of cheddar harmonize with milk and butter, creating depth of flavor. The uniqueness of this sauce is its versatility: it can be used as a dip, a drizzle for potatoes, or a base for gratin. The ease of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while the option to add hot sauce allows for adjusting the spiciness to taste.
1
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add flour and mustard and mix until smooth, but do not let it change color.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Mustard powder: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Slowly, while constantly stirring, add the milk to avoid lumps. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Milk: 2 glasss
3
Add cheese and mix until smooth.
- Cheddar cheese: 1 glass
4
Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and add hot sauce to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chili sauce: to taste
