Sauce
Garlic Herb Cheese Sauce
This creamy Garlic Herb Cheese Sauce is the perfect quick dip to elevate any dish with its cheesy goodness and aromatic herbs. As you whisk the butter and flour, the kitchen fills with the comforting scent of garlic and herbs, setting the stage for the velvety blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan that follows. Each bite offers a harmonious mix of flavors, where the hint of chives rounds everything out beautifully.
Sauce
Garlic Herb Cheese Sauce
This creamy Garlic Herb Cheese Sauce is the perfect quick dip to elevate any dish with its cheesy goodness and aromatic herbs. As you whisk the butter and flour, the kitchen fills with the comforting scent of garlic and herbs, setting the stage for the velvety blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan that follows. Each bite offers a harmonious mix of flavors, where the hint of chives rounds everything out beautifully.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter (compound butter or any butter)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Cream cheese (amount not specified)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Chives or herbs of your choice (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Melt three tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
- 2
Add three tablespoons of flour and mix together. Let it toast for a few minutes.
- 3
Slowly whisk in two cups of milk, continuously whisking to achieve a smooth, clump-free sauce.
- 4
Add cream cheese and one cup of mozzarella cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Add one third cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 6
Season with garlic powder, black pepper, salt if needed, and chives or herbs of your choice.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce, as pre-shredded cheese can be grainy and doesn't melt as well.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Melt three tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
- 2
Add three tablespoons of flour and mix together. Let it toast for a few minutes.
- 3
Slowly whisk in two cups of milk, continuously whisking to achieve a smooth, clump-free sauce.
- 4
Add cream cheese and one cup of mozzarella cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Add one third cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
- 6
Season with garlic powder, black pepper, salt if needed, and chives or herbs of your choice.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce, as pre-shredded cheese can be grainy and doesn't melt as well.