Thermomix Cheese Sauce
An easy way to make Cheese Sauce is in the Thermomix. There's no manual stirring involved and it's guaranteed to be lump free!
Servings: 4
Calories: 286kcal
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.
Notes
Cheese variations: Mature cheddar adds plenty of flavour to the sauce, but you can swap some or all of it for other good melting cheeses if you prefer. Red Leicester adds a richer colour and sharp flavour, while Gruyère gives the sauce a smooth texture and subtle nutty flavour. Swiss-style cheeses, Jarlsberg or Colby also work well.
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 refrigerator overnight, then heat it on the stove. It may appear watery but will come together once heated.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 218mg | Sugar: 6g
