This Cheese Sauce is So Easy to Make

Cheese sauce
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Cheese sauce is a great dish to make yourself, as it’s really easy but is so much better than any shop-bought version. This recipe uses very simple ingredients but has very tasty results. You can easily multiply the ingredients to make a larger amount, or add any extra flavorings you might like. Here are two ideas for using this delicious sauce as well. 

Ingredients:

(Serves 2)

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour 
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a pan and then add the flour.
  2. Stir well to form a smooth paste.
  3. Gradually add the milk a small amount at a time, stirring well each time to combine it.
  4. Once all the milk is in, add the paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Increase the heat.
  6. Simmer gently stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cheese and heat for another 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Remove from the heat ready to be used in your meal.

Cauliflower Cheese

Boil or steam some cauliflower. Place in an oven-proof dish and then pour the cheese sauce over and stir through. Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes. 

Lasagne

Layer the cheese sauce between pasta sheets and bolognese sauce and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.