The Secret to Smooth Homemade Cheese Sauce | Sodium Citrate

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Make Smooth, Creamy Homemade Cheese Sauce with Sodium Citrate

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Make velvety queso, silky mac and cheese, and smooth nacho cheese sauce. Food-grade sodium citrate helps melted cheese blend with liquid into a creamy sauce instead of separating.

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Easy Homemade Queso Recipe

Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack, 1/2 cup (120 mL) water or milk, 4–5 g sodium citrate (approximately 1 teaspoon, depending on density), and optional seasonings or green chiles.

  1. Warm the liquid in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Whisk in the sodium citrate until dissolved.
  3. Add the shredded cheese in small handfuls, stirring continuously until smooth.
  4. Add a little more warm liquid if needed to reach your preferred consistency. Season and serve warm.

Tip: Around 2% sodium citrate by cheese weight is a useful starting point. Adjust to suit your cheese and desired texture.

Why Use Sodium Citrate?

  • Helps produce smooth, cohesive melted-cheese sauces
  • Works in queso, nacho cheese, mac and cheese, and cheese dips
  • Lets you create cheese sauces using your choice of natural cheese

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does sodium citrate affect the flavor?

At typical usage levels, the sauce remains cheese-forward. Excessive amounts can make it taste salty or tart.

Can I use it for mac and cheese?

Yes. It helps make a smooth cheese sauce that coats pasta.

Is sodium citrate the same as citric acid?

No. Sodium citrate is a sodium salt of citric acid and behaves differently in cheese sauces.

Can I use any cheese?

Many natural cheeses work well, although different cheeses require adjustments to liquid and sodium citrate.