Classic Cheese Sauce - Large Recipe (from the Argo® label)
A versitile cheese sauce you can make on the stove or in the microwave.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white ground pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Stove Top Method: Combine corn starch and milk in a saucepan; stir until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cayenne pepper. This makes a delicious sauce for macaroni and cheese, vegetables, chicken or soups.
Microwave Method: Combine corn starch and milk in a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl; stir until smooth. Microwave on HIGH ((100%) for 2 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave for 2 to 3 additional minutes or until mixture thickens and boils for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir in cheese, salt and peppers. Note: Cooking times may vary due to differences in wattage of microwave ovens.