Description
This creamy, flavorful cheese sauce is perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. Made with a blend of American and sharp cheddar cheeses, it’s ideal for dipping or drizzling over fries, nachos, vegetables, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 6 slices jalapeño, seeds included
- 3/4 cup sliced onion
- 2 tablespoons whole peppercorn
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups American cheese, cubed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Slice jalapeños and onions. Set a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, jalapeños, onions, and peppercorns. Sprinkle with salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add wine: Add white wine vinegar and white wine. Continue sautéing until liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Add cream: Add 2 cups cream. Stir and remove from heat. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain: Strain out jalapeños, onions, and peppercorns.
- Melt cheese: Set the pan of smooth cream back over medium heat. Add American and cheddar cheese in increments, whisking until smooth.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot! Store covered in the fridge. To reheat, place back in a saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently. Add milk a tablespoon or two at a time until thinned to desired consistency.
Notes
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg