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Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe

Culver’s Cheese Sauce Recipe

Make the best Culver’s cheese sauce recipe at home with Wisconsin cheddar, creamy texture, simple ingredients, and easy step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp Wisconsin cheddar freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cheese grater
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Silicone spatula
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Melt the Butter
  1. Place butter into a saucepan over medium-low heat until fully melted and lightly bubbling without browning.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 1 Melt the Butter
Step 2: Build the Base
  1. Whisk flour into melted butter for one minute until smooth, creating a creamy base for a thick sauce.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 2 Build the Base
Step 3: Add the Milk
  1. Slowly pour milk while whisking constantly until the mixture becomes smooth, silky, and lump-free.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 3 Add the Milk
Step 4: Season the Sauce
  1. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper, then stir until evenly combined.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 4 Season the Sauce
Step 5: Melt the Cheese
  1. Reduce the heat and gradually add the shredded cheddar, whisking slowly until fully melted and smooth.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 5 Melt the Cheese
Step 6: Serve Warm
  1. Pour the sauce into a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with your favorite snacks.
    Culver's Cheese Sauce Recipe Step 6 Serve Warm

Notes

Freshly shredded cheddar creates the smoothest texture and the richest homemade cheese flavor.