Five Star Four Cheese Sauce Recipes

FOUR CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter melts. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, grated provolone cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Reduce heat to low, and continue to stir just until all cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately, sauce will thicken upon standing.

BEST CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.

CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring evaporated milk to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat, add mustard and cheese. Stir gently until fully incorporated. Keep warm on the stovetop, stirring occasionally until ready to serve.

FIVE STAR FOUR-CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Slowly stir in milk and blend completely.
• Bring the milk slowly to the boil, stirring the whole time until the sauce is thickened.
• Stir the cheeses into the milk mixture.
• Stir until they are just beginning to melt and remove from the heat.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• (I love this sauce with Ravioli).

FOUR CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the milk until steaming, but don't let it boil or form a skin.
• While the milk heats, melt the butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan on low heat.
• Add the flour and whisk to form a smooth roux.
• Continue to cook and whisk for 3 to 4 minutes to thoroughly cook the flour.
• Increase heat to medium, and whisk the hot milk into the roux in a thin, steady stream.
• Continue to cook until the sauce is smooth and thickened slightly.
• Don't stop whisking, since white sauces can burn in an instant.
• Lower the heat, add the cheesed, mustard, and sherry, and whisk until the cheeses melt.
• Using a double boiler or a heat diffuser, gently cook on very low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add salt to taste.
• Enjoy!

BEECHER'S FLAGSHIP CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour. Continue whisking and cooking for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, salt, chile powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well incorporated, about 3 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.
• To reheat sauce, place in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through.

FIVE-CHEESE JUMBO SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Romano cheeses; stir in egg, seasonings and vegetables., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with cheese mixture; place in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.