Culver’s Cheese Sauce Recipe
If you love Culver’s Cheese Sauce Recipe, you will love this homemade version. It is creamy, rich and full of cheese flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese optional for extra creaminess
Instructions
Melt the butter
- Put butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it melt slowly, not brown.
Add flour
- Add flour to melted butter. Stir for 1 minute until it turns light gold.
Pour in milk
- Slowly add milk while whisking. Keep whisking so it stays smooth.
Cook the sauce
- Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. The sauce should thicken slightly.
Add seasonings
- Add mustard, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.
Melt the cheddar
- Turn heat to low. Add shredded cheddar in small batches.
Stir until smooth
- Keep stirring until all cheese melts. The sauce should be creamy.
Add cream cheese
- If you want extra creaminess, add cream cheese now. Stir until smooth.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add more salt if needed. You can add a little more cheese too.
Serve warm
- Pour sauce into a bowl. Serve while warm. It thickens when it cools.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for a stronger flavor.
- Add Velveeta for extra smooth texture.
- Mix in hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use half milk and half cream for a richer sauce.
- Add diced jalapeños for a fun twist.
- Keep the sauce warm in a double boiler.