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Chick Fil a Cheese Sauce

Chick Fil a Cheese Sauce Recipe

What I love most about this Chick Fil A Cheese Sauce Recipe is that it comes together in minutes while delivering that same creamy texture and bold cheddar flavor. Whether you’re serving it with fries, chicken tenders, pretzels, or burgers, it instantly upgrades the meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup American cheese shredded
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Cheese
  1. Shred the cheddar and American cheese and set them aside.
Step 2: Heat the Butter
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step 3: Add the Milk
  1. Pour the milk and heavy cream into the saucepan and stir gently.
Step 4: Warm the Mixture
  1. Heat the mixture until warm but not boiling.
Step 5: Add the Cornstarch
  1. Whisk in the cornstarch until completely dissolved.
Step 6: Add the Seasonings
  1. Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Step 7: Add the American Cheese
  1. Gradually add the American cheese while whisking continuously.
Step 8: Melt the Cheese
  1. Continue stirring until the cheese has completely melted.
Step 9: Add the Cheddar Cheese
  1. Slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese in small batches.
Step 10: Stir Continuously
  1. Whisk until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Step 11: Adjust the Consistency
  1. Add a splash of milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
Step 12: Taste the Sauce
  1. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 13: Remove from Heat
  1. Take the saucepan off the heat once the sauce is silky smooth.
Step 14: Serve
  1. Serve the Chick Fil A Cheese Sauce immediately with fries, nuggets, pretzels, or sandwiches.
    Chick Fil a Cheese Sauce

Notes

This Chick Fil A Cheese Sauce pairs perfectly with waffle fries, chicken nuggets, chicken sandwiches, pretzel bites, burgers, and roasted vegetables.
I personally enjoy serving the Chick Fil A Cheese Sauce with homemade waffle fries because it recreates the restaurant experience at home.
It’s also fantastic as a burger topping.