Also, you must use warmed milk in your homemade cheese sauce to keep it smooth. The best way to keep it from getting grainy in the first place is to use low heat, cook things slowly, and add additional ingredients slowly while whisking constantly. Many people give up making homemade cheese sauce when it turns grainy the first time they make it. My preference is cornstarch as I think it creates the smoothest roux. A cup for cup gluten-free flour (like King Arthur) will also work. To make a cheese sauce that is gluten-free, you can use: cornstarch, arrowroot powder, tapioca starch, or sweet rice flour. The roux is the base of most homemade cream sauces and it’s traditionally made with all-purpose flour. You can also microwave it in 15-second increments, stirring gently with a spoon each time it has finished.Ī roux is essentially combining fat with flour or another starch and cooking it slowly to form a smooth paste. To reheat: cook over low heat, stirring slowly with a whisk ( this whisk is similar to the one you see in my photos) to make sure the sauce doesn’t curdle or break. You can keep this covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.

How Long Does Cheese Sauce That’s Gluten-Free Last? You could also boil some elbow noodles or rotini and combine them with the homemade cheese sauce, bake it for 15 minutes at 350F and have a delightful quick mac and cheese. The possibilities are endless, but you can drizzle it over Air Fryer Asparagus, Roasted Frozen Broccoli, Crispy Potato Wedges, Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, or use it in place of the grated cheddar on these Lentil Nachos or in Asparagus Casserole. Oh, and this sauce is pourable if you’re looking for a thicker, solid sauce, check out our Jalapeño Cheeseball or our Pub Cheese recipe. Down in the printable recipe card you’ll find an option to increase the servings. This sauce is small-batch, but you can easily double or triple it. Seriously, give me 10-15 minutes and you’ll be the hero of dinner time. What’s better than perfectly roasted veggies or homemade air fryer pretzel bites? Well, those things but with a delicious, creamy, and EASY homemade gluten-free cheese sauce! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Cheese sauce with roux