Cheddar Cheese Sauce
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What it is
Cheddar cheese sauce is a creamy sauce made primarily from cheddar cheese, milk, and butter. It is often thickened with ingredients like flour or starch and may include seasonings for flavor. The sauce is typically heated to melt the cheese and combine the ingredients into a smooth consistency.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cheddar cheese sauce to add a rich, cheesy flavor and creamy texture to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in pasta dishes, frozen appetizers, and as a topping for snacks like nachos and fries. Its smooth consistency also helps bind ingredients together.
Health notes
Cheddar cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of calcium and protein from the cheese and milk. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual ingredients used in cheese sauces. While generally considered safe in typical amounts, high consumption could contribute to increased intake of sodium and saturated fat.
Allergen info
Cheddar cheese sauce is derived from milk, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat flour is used as a thickener, in which case it would be listed in the ingredients.
Products containing Cheddar Cheese Sauce
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Topco Associates, Inc.
Original In A Cheddar Cheese Sauce Deluxe Shells & Cheddar Dinner, Original
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
319kcal
10.6Protein
10.6Fat
45.1Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
High in sodium — 25% DV per serving
357kcal
11.4Protein
2.1Fat
71.4Carbs
Kingston Marketing Co
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Creamy Cheddar Sauce, Cheddar Cheese
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
337kcal
11.2Protein
10.2Fat
50Carbs