Homemade Mac and Cheese Sauce Recipe

Homemade Mac and Cheese Sauce Recipe

from cheeseknees.com
Sauce
20 min
307 kcal / serving

Learn how to make mac and cheese sauce ultra cheesy and perfectly thick and creamy every time with this simple tutorial

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 2 cups2 % milk
  • 3 cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoongranulated garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1 tablespoonsbuffalo hot sauce (we used franks)
  • 1 lb.cooked noodles

Directions

  1. 1

    First, prepare a roux by heating a large pot or Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add butter. When the butter is melted, add flour and whisk until the butter and flour form a crumble or paste.

  2. 2

    Slowly add milk to the pot, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk the roux over medium/high heat for about 4-6 minutes or until the roux thickens.

  3. 3

    When the roux is thick, remove from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted.

  4. 4

    Add granulated garlic, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Finally, mix your mac and cheese sauce recipe with 1 lb. of cooked noodles and enjoy!