Homemade Cheese Sauce
By Alyssa Rivers
4.72 from 32 votes
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My homemade cheese sauce is ultra-creamy, wildly easy, and totally better than anything from a jar. Mild for kids, bold enough for nachos—amazing on everything!
Spoon with homemade cheese sauce dripping off it into a bowl of cheese sauce.
A Reader’s Review
Best cheese sauce EVER! Children and grandchildren think it’s the best ever, including me. Thank you so much!
– Julie
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Homemade Cheese Sauce Ingredients
Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.
Mix It Up! Different cheeses = different vibes. Try Swiss or Gruyère for silky bread dips or Monterey Jack when nachos call your name.
Spice It Up! Feeling bold? Add hot sauce, chili peppers, cayenne pepper, or Rotel for that extra kick your taste buds desire.
Grate it fresh! Bagged cheese might be easy, but it won’t melt like a dream. Ditch the pre-shredded cheese and grab a grater. Trust me, your cheese sauce will thank you.
How to Make Homemade Cheese Sauce
My easy homemade cheese sauce recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together fast—perfect for vegetables, nachos, or dipping! It’s seriously the best cheese sauce!
