This creamy gluten free cheese sauce is so quick to make and very delicious. It can be tailored by adding different spices, herbs and cheese varieties. It is such a versatile sauce that can be used in place of most gluten cheese recipes.
Alternate cheeses
The cheese variety that you use for any cheese sauce will impact its flavour dramatically. Whether you like strong flavours or the milder ones this choice will make or break you cheese sauce.
First you need to look at what you are using your gluten free cheese sauce for. If it is to go with vegetables like potatoes or cauliflower then a stronger cheese might be a nice choice. If it is for pasta like macaroni then a milder cheese would be preferable.
Whatever you decide to use the options are truly endless. So, why not have fun with it and experiement with different blends.
A few suggestions
- Dutch cheeses like Edam and Emmental.
- Gouda
- Swiss
- Monterey Jack
- Cheddar (try to not use the old aged cheddars as they don’t tend to melt that well)
- Havarti
- Parmesan, this is best when blended with a cheddar and gruyere
- A touch of blue cheese blended together with a gruyere or any Dutch cheese
Spice and herb suggestions
Herbs and spices are your friends when wanting to elevate your cheese sauce up a level.
A few of my favourites include
- Nutmeg, this is amazing with mac and cheese
- Parsley and thyme, great options for vegetables
- Paprika
- Italian Seasoning
- Mustard powder
- Garlic and onion powder, these spices are a staple for all kitchens
Ingredients and tools for the gluten free cheese sauce
Tools
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Whisk
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, any full fat variety
- Butter, you can choose to use salted or unsalted, this is a personal choice.
- Milk, try to use a full fat milk if you can although any will work. I haven’t tried milk alternatives so I can’t say how they will work
- Cheese, you can choose your favourite cheese sauce cheese for this recipe. I will be using a blend of gouda and aged cheddar
- Optional herbs and spices depending on taste or recipe.
How to make the gluten free cheese sauce
First, set your stove to medium-low heat. Then, gently place the cream cheese and butter into a medium-sized saucepan to begin the process.
Let this melt down stirring it every so often. While this is melting grate the cheese you have chosen to use.
Once the cream cheese has melted add in the milk. You will need to use the whisk for this part to blend the two ingredients together. Don’t worry if it looks like it has curdled it tends to look like that at first. Continue to gently whisk the milk and cream cheese every so often until it looks creamy.
Add in the grated cheese and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until it has completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and along with any other spices or herbs you would like to use.
And just like that, the sauce is ready to use in any recipe you have in mind.
Favourite recipes for gluten free cheese sauce
With so many options out the here are a few of my favourite recipes that use cheese sauces.
So, for the classic mac and cheese, all you have to do is stir the pasta into the sauce—and just like that, it’s ready to enjoy!
Why not experiment and try it with my air fried mac and cheese squares.
Gratin potatoes, I love any kind of cheesy potatoes. This is a great recipe to try but if you would like to make it gluten free then you could use this sauce in place of the gluten sauce. Follow the rest of the recipe as is in regards to the potatoes and the baking.
Add it to roasted vegetables such as carrots and broccoli
Cauliflower cheese is a fantastic recipe to turn to when you’re trying to get your children to enjoy their vegetables—it’s creamy, comforting, and always a hit at the table
Just add garlic, mushrooms, and a sprinkle of parsley to a rich parmesan-Gruyère cheese sauce, then toss it with gluten-free linguine for a truly fantastic pasta dish
Gluten Free Cheese Sauce
A quick and easy gluten free cheese sauce that is deliciously creamy and cheesy. It will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- 250g Full fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2/3 cup (120mls) Milk
- 2 heaped cups (220g) grated cheddar Cheese. see note for alternates
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Over a medium low heat begin by adding the cream cheese and butter to the saucepan.
- Let this melt down stirring it every so often. While this is melting grate the cheese you have chosen to use.
- Once the cream cheese has melted add in the milk. You will need to use the whisk for this part to blend the two ingredients together. Don't worry if it looks like it has curdled it tends to look like that at first. Continue to gently whisk the milk and cream cheese every so often until it looks creamy.
- Add in the grated cheese and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until it has completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and along with any other spices or herbs you would like to use.
The sauce is ready to use for any recipe that you need it for.
Notes
- Cheese alternates include gouda, Swiss, Cheddar (not old aged), Parmesan or gruyere
- Depending on your recipes you can add spices and herbs such as parsley, garlic and onion powder, paprika, and nutmeg.
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