Cheese Sauce Mix
This All-Purpose Cheese Sauce Mix whips up into creamy, homemade cheese sauce in minutes — no Velveeta or cans required. Keep it on hand for instant mac & cheese, casseroles, or drizzling over veggies when you need comfort in a hurry.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup dry milk powder
- 1 cup powdered cheese cheddar or nacho-style
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon butter powder optional, but adds richness
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional for kick
Instructions
- To make cheese sauce:
- Whisk ½ cup mix with 1 cup cold water or milk in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy (about 4–6 minutes).
- Ideas for Use
- – Stir into cooked pasta for homemade mac & cheese
- – Drizzle over broccoli or baked potatoes
- – Mix into casseroles or rice dishes for a creamy boost
- – Combine with extra water for a thinner nacho sauce
- Shelf Life: 6–9 months airtight, cool & dry.
Notes
Turn It Into Creamy Potato Soup
This cheese sauce mix makes an easy shortcut for a rich, creamy potato soup. To Make Potato Soup:- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced onion (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 batch prepared Cheese Sauce Mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: bacon, green onions, extra cheese, sour cream
- Add potatoes, onion, and broth to a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Lightly mash some of the potatoes for a thicker soup if desired.
- Prepare one batch of Cheese Sauce Mix according to recipe directions.
- Stir the prepared cheese sauce into the pot.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Variations
- Add 1 cup cooked ham for Ham and Potato Soup.
- Stir in broccoli florets during the last 10 minutes of cooking for Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup.
- Add cooked shredded chicken for a hearty meal.
- Mix in frozen corn for a cheesy corn chowder variation.