Creamy Cheese Sauce
A versatile creamy cheese sauce that elevates any dish with its rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 oz Cream cheese (or soft goat cheese)
- 1 cup Grated cheddar (or hard cheese of choice)
- 1 tsp Sea salt (adjust based on cheese choice)
- 1/4 cup Water (or more cream, adjust for desired thickness)
- Optional spices & herbs (customize with favorite seasonings)
Instructions
- Combine the heavy whipping cream and unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat until the butter melts and the mixture starts to warm.
- Melt the cream cheese and grated cheddar into the sauce, stirring until fully blended.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, stirring to prevent curdling, then reduce heat.
- Stir vigorously until smooth. For a thicker consistency, return to low heat for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dishes.
Notes
Customize with favorite herbs and spices, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg