Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Servings
6

For the Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Smooth, sharp, and ready in minutes—this sauce sails perfectly over pasta, veggies, or fries

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 (12 Ounce) Can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt (To Taste)
  • ¼ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, toss shredded cheddar with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Stir in evaporated milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat over medium-high, whisking occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth (about 3–5 minutes).
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep warm until serving. Alternatively, transfer to a slow cooker on the 'warm' setting.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Wait: No time

Notes

This sauce is a galley essential—rich, creamy, and versatile. Perfect for mac and cheese, nachos, baked potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Keeps in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed.