Cheddar sauce facts for kids
A dish of macaroni and cheese, the basis of which is cheddar sauce
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| Type | Sauce |
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region or state | Widespread throughout United Kingdom, United States (especially the south), Australia, Canada, New Zealand |
| Main ingredients | Flour, cheddar cheese, butter, milk |
| Variations | White cheddar sauce, Chili con queso |
| 310 (1 cup) kcal | |
Cheddar sauce, also called cheddar cheese sauce or simply cheese sauce, is a classic sauce from English cooking. It's a creamy, cheesy sauce that adds flavor to many dishes.
This sauce starts with a base called white sauce. White sauce is one of the "mother sauces" in cooking. This means it's a basic sauce that many other sauces are made from. To make cheddar sauce, cheddar cheese is added to this white sauce. Cooks also add spices like English mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper to give it a special taste.
Cheddar sauce is a bit like the French Mornay sauce. Mornay sauce is also made from white sauce, but it uses different cheeses like Gruyère and Parmesan.
You can find cheddar sauce in stores in a few ways. In Britain, you can buy it ready to use or as a powder. In the United States, a company called Ragú sells a "double cheddar sauce."
How is Cheddar Sauce Used?
Cheddar sauce is super versatile! You can use it in many different ways. It's often poured over meats, different types of pasta, and vegetables. It can even be a yummy dip for snacks.
Here are some popular British dishes that use cheddar sauce:
