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Cheddar cheese sauce spread on toasted bread slice, perfect for burgers or snacks.

Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce for Burgers (Thick and Creamy)

Amber Bondar
Thick cheddar cheese sauce made with real cheddar, evaporated milk, and cornstarch. Designed to sit on burgers without running off, with a smooth texture that holds its shape.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 1.5 Cups
Calories 558 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • Grater
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ Tbsps Butter
  • 1½ Tbsps Cornstarch
  • ¾ Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • ¾ Cup Evaporated Milk
  • ¼ Cup Canned Chilis Old El Paso
  • Cayenne Pepper Just a pinch
  • ⅛ Tsp Salt
  • ⅛ Tsp Cumin Powder

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cheddar cheese and set it aside so it’s ready to melt smoothly.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, add the butter and cornstarch. Whisk constantly as the butter melts to create a smooth base.
    1½ Tbsps Butter, 1½ Tbsps Cornstarch
  • Slowly pour in the evaporated milk while whisking. Continue heating over low to medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble gently.
    ¾ Cup Evaporated Milk
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and add the grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts fully into a smooth sauce.
    ¾ Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Add the cayenne pepper, salt, and cumin, stirring to combine.
    Cayenne Pepper, ⅛ Tsp Salt, ⅛ Tsp Cumin Powder
  • Return to low heat ONLY if needed to fully melt the cheese.
  • Stir in the chopped green chiles and mix until evenly distributed.
    ¼ Cup Canned Chilis

Notes

NOTES:
  • This cheddar cheese sauce is intentionally thicker than a traditional cheese sauce so it holds its shape on burgers.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small amount of milk and stir to loosen the texture.
  • Reheat from cold gently over low heat with a little extra milk to maintain a smooth consistency and prevent burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1221IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 734mgIron: 1mg
Keyword burger topping, Cheddar, cheese sauce
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