My Mother-in-Law's Cheese Sauce...ssshh Don't Tell Her

A simple family recipe made from butter and milk thickened with cornstarch and American cheese slices, with just a hint of onion and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• ½ teaspoon minced onion
• 16 slices American cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring butter, milk, minced garlic, and minced onion to a low boil, stirring frequently. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and whisk into milk mixture. Continue stirring vigorously until desired thickness.

Step 2

When milk mixture is thick enough, tear cheese slices into pieces and slowly stir them into the sauce, melting gradually, until desired cheesiness. Serve over your favorite pasta, vegetable, or side dish.