How to Make My Mother-in-Law's Cheese Sauce...ssshh Don't Tell Her - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing screams comfort food quite like a heaping serving of creamy, rich, and indulgent cheese sauce. Whether it's drizzled over a bowl of steaming macaroni or used as a dip for crispy, golden fries, cheese sauce has the power to make any dish a little extra special. And today, I'm excited to share with you a recipe that has been a closely guarded family secret for years - my mother-in-law's famous cheese sauce.

Now, before we dive into the nitty-gritty of this delectable concoction,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 4 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 16 slices American cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a medium saucepan, bring butter, milk, minced garlic, and minced onion to a low boil, stirring frequently. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and whisk into milk mixture. Continue stirring vigorously until desired thickness.
  • When milk mixture is thick enough, tear cheese slices into pieces and slowly stir them into the sauce, melting gradually, until desired cheesiness. Serve over your favorite pasta, vegetable, or side dish.
  • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 1220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 609mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 374mg