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WorksheetsBasic Creamy sauces every cook should know
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
How many sauces does the article say every cook should know?
2
3
4
5
A basic white sauce is like a "_____ ______"
piece of paper
a bowl of ice cream for adults
an empty plate
blank canvas
Making a smooth basic white sauce is the beginning step in all of the following except
Pesto
Alfredo
Sausage Gravy
cheese sauce
All Basic white sauces start with a
clove of garlic
roux
cream cheese
sour cream
Basic white sauce = Béchamel Sauce
True
False
To make Béchamel sauce what do you need to add to the roux?
Milk
salt
pepper
You need all 3 of those items
To make a richer Béchamel Sauce you can use cream as part of the liquids
True
False
It is fine and doesn't matter if you add all of the liquid (milk) at one time to the roux.
True
False
By adding liquids in small amounts and stirring while making your Basic White Sauce, you are helping to avoid what?
cheese pull
Fat collecting on the surface
Lumps
Moroney Sauce = Cheese Sauce
True
False
All you need to add to Béchamel sauce to make cheese sauce is
garlic
Shredded cheese
Flour
What 2 types of cheeses when combined makes the best flavored cheese sauce?
2 Types of hard cheeses
Soft Cheese + Hard Cheese
2 Types of soft cheeses
2 cheeses that combine well to make a flavorful Moroney sauce are Colby and Sharp Cheddar
True
False
A "rule of thumb" ratio of milk to shredded cheese is
4 ounces to 1 cup
3 ounces to 1 cup
2 ounces to 2 cups
A "rule of thumb" ratio when combining several types of cheeses is
2 parts soft cheese to 1 part hard cheese
you should use all soft cheeses
3 parts hard cheese to 1 part soft cheese
The only real use of gravy is to be a topping to mashed potatoes.
True
False
Make an inference: Gravy can be used in
Casseroles
Alfredo sauce
Milk shakes
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: it is possible to make a very tasty Gluten Free Mac and cheese?
True
False
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: Velvetta is
a hard cheese
a soft cheese
In not actually "cheese"
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: Velvetta is a "Pasteurized Prepared 'Cheese Product"
True
False
A roux is made up of 2 ingredients, they are:
bacon and buttermilk
cream cheese and salt
butter and flour
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: you can add ____ to make and cheese to enhance the flavor
a few dashes of hot sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup of sour cream
any of the answers can be added
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: to avoid "grainy" Mac and Cheese
Don't add the cheese to quickly
Add water to the sauce
Use all pre-shredded packaged cheeses
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: a few tasty items you can serve Mac and Cheese with to make a meal are
baked zucchini and BBQ Pulled Chicken
A milkshake
Potato chips
As noted in the Velveeta Mac and Cheese Website: some expert tips for making the best baked mac and cheese are:
cut the velveeta into small cubes so it will melt quicker
Boil the noodles till just about al dente
measure out the flour, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl first so you don't burn your butter while measuring
all of these are expert tips to making awesome mac and cheese
