cheese sauce

noun

plural cheese sauces

: a thick sauce made with cheese and usually butter, flour, and milk

… a cheese sauce of … Parmesan, Gouda, and cheddar.

—Bao Ong

Start by making a roux, which is … a mixture of equal parts melted butter and flour. This will help thicken your cheese sauce and help it stay creamy without separating.

—Lizzie Briskin

Fold fish into the cheese sauce and transfer to the ovenproof casserole.

—Donna Daniel

To assemble the nachos, layer chips on a plate or in a dish. Drizzle with warm cheese sauce …

—Joy Wilson

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above