Ultimate Cheese Sauce (Shake Shack Copycat)
This smooth, creamy cheese sauce is packed with flavor and so versatile. Use it for veggies, French fries, nachos, burgers, pretzels--the possibilities are endless!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 jalapeno halved
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 tablespoons peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Velveeta or American cheese cubed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the jalapeno halves, onions and peppercorns. Sprinkle with salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the white wine vinegar and water. Continue cooking until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Add the cream and heat until just warm. Remove from heat and let stand for 20-30 minutes.
- After 20-30 minutes, pour the cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Return the strained cream to the saucepan.
- Return the cream mixture to the heat and bring to a low simmer. Stir in the cheeses. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and whisking the cheese sauce until it is completely smooth.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 671mg | Sugar: 4g