This simple Thermomix cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, and takes less than 15 minutes to make. There is no need to stand tirelessly over a steaming hot saucepan when the Thermomix does everything for you!
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This was perfect for topping my lentil lasagne - only substitute, I used soy instead of cow's milk. Thank you for sharing.
CHIARA
When you make cheese sauce in the Thermomix, you can say goodbye to those dreaded lumps that often sneak into your saucepan-made versions. The Thermomix ensures a smooth and lump-free sauce every time.
Cheese sauce is based on a white sauce or béchamel sauce but with cheese added. You can add almost any cheese, but I love an extra-strong cheddar.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients.
- A versatile sauce which can be the base of many dishes such as macaroni cheese and cauliflower cheese.
- Hands-free and lump-free!
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter - unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavour of your recipe, as the salt content in different butter brands can vary greatly.
- Plain flour - use plain flour as self-raising flour contains baking powder which interacts with the other ingredients.
- Milk - use full cream milk for best results.
- Cheese - use strong cheddar cheese for a robust flavour. Other good melting cheeses include Red Leicester, Gruyère, Swiss-style cheeses, Jarlsberg or Colby.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Grate the cheese in the Thermomix and transfer to a separate bowl.
- Melt the butter.
- Add the flour and mix until smooth.
- Add the milk and heat for 6 mins/90°C/speed 4. Add the cheese and mix for 10 sec/speed 5 until combined (it should melt into the sauce).
Storage
You can store the cheese sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. If frozen, let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then heat it on the stove. It may appear watery but will come together once heated.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
- 50 g unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 50 g plain flour
- 500 g full cream milk
- 100 g cheddar cheese see notes
Instructions
- Add the cheese to the Thermomix bowl and grate for 5 sec/speed 9. Transfer it to a bowl and set aside. There is no need to clean the Thermomix bowl.
- Add the butter to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 min/60℃/speed 2. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 min/100℃/speed 1. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and along the blades. Cook again for 1 min/100℃/speed 1.
- Add the milk and cook for 6 min/90℃/speed 4. Add the cheese and blend for 10 sec/speed 5.
- Serve immediately, or see notes below on storage.
Chiara Lily says
This was perfect for topping my lentil lasagne - only substitute, I used soy instead of cow's milk. Thank you for sharing.
Vicki says
Glad it worked out well, Chiara. Thank you for sharing. Vicki x