How to Make and Store Cheese Sauce

A popular topping for many vegetables is a savory cheese sauce. Here is an easy recipe and simple steps to store the sauce and have it on hand everyday.

Things You'll Need

• Ice cube trays
• 2 cups of a variety of cheeses
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• Medium sauce pan
• Stove
• Whisk
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in the sauce pan over a medium heat. Turn the heat to low.

2. Stir in the flour with the whisk. Slowly stir in the salt and the pepper.

3. Stir in the milk and the cheese and heat the mixture until it is smooth.

4. Remove from the heat and fill the ice cube trays with the sauce.

5. Store the trays in the freezer for a delicious sauce anytime.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to burn the sauce. Be sure to switch to a low heat after the butter is melted.