Cheese Sauces

In a world overflowing with orange cheddar cheese sauce, this Swiss sauce stands out. Cheese, milk and flour are all you need for this distinctly flavored sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Nachos, chili dogs, pretzel dip, the only limit to what you can do with a good cheese sauce is your imagination.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a simple all-purpose cheese sauce that goes great on everything from vegetables to poultry to pork.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking to add a twist to your snack game, this hearty nacho cheese sauce might be exactly what you need.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

There are just so many options for this rich Gruyere sauce. How about mac and cheese, fondue with crusty bread, or a decadent drizzle on top of asparagus and broccoli.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This butter-less cheese sauce is made with only 4 ingredients and is ready in just a few minutes. Great if you want to save a few calories but still have a rich cheese...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, black pepper, butter, flour, milk, Swiss cheese, capers, tarragon, parsley, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This rich and cheesy sauce is delicious served over cauliflower or broccoli.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

With five ingredients and five minutes you can whip up a cheese sauce perfect for steamed veggies, nachos, and so much more.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

An easy way to dress up cooked vegetables or pasta. Note: blue cheese can be salty so be sure to taste the sauce before seasoning with additional salt.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Add rarebit to your repertoire. Melted butter mixed with Cheddar, Worcestershire, cream, and eggs makes an absolutely decadent sauce for topping toasts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, milk, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and white pepper, heavy cream, Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, half-and-half or heavy cream, butter or margarine, fettuccine, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, fresh basil or parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with milk, Tabasco sauce, beer, cheese, flour, dry mustard, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered nondairy creamer, cheddar cheese, butter, flour, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, dry milk, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pimento, milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon juice, heavy cream, water, Cheddar cheese, garlic salt, mustard, paprika, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, skim milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes