Cheese sauce

Cheese sauce is a thick, creamy sauce, the main ingredient of which is cheese. It is used to add flavor and texture to a wide variety of dishes, from vegetables and pasta to meat and potatoes. There are a huge number of variations of cheese sauce, depending on the cheeses used, other additives and the cooking method.

Main Features:

• Taste: Depends on the cheese used (for example, cheddar, parmesan, gorgonzola). It can be mild, spicy, salty, creamy or nutty.
• Consistency: Thick, creamy, homogeneous.
• Color: Varies depending on the cheese, usually from pale yellow to rich orange.

Use in cooking:

Cheese sauce is widely used for:

• Pasta: A classic pasta sauce, especially with cheddar or parmesan cheese.
• Vegetables: A great way to make vegetables more appealing to children and adults (for example, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts).
• Burgers and sandwiches: Adds a rich and intense flavor.
• Potatoes: Ideal for baked potatoes, French fries and potato casseroles.
• Nachos: An essential ingredient.
• Fondue: The base for cheese fondue.

Main ingredients and recipes:

The base cheese sauce usually contains:

• Cheese: The choice of cheese is a key point. Cheddar, parmesan, gouda, gruyere, gorgonzola and others - they all give different flavors.
• Milk or cream: They provide liquid and creaminess.
• Butter or vegetable oil: Used to make Roux, the base of the sauce, thickener.
• Flour (wheat or corn): For cooking roux.
• Salt and pepper: For seasoning.