The Common Mistake That Sabotages Cheese Sauce - Chowhound

As with so many recipes, cheese sauce is all about balance. You want the flavor and texture to come together perfectly, so focus on cheeses that melt well. Young cheeses tend to be softer and meltier because they have more moisture; cheese loses moisture as it ages. Incorporate at least one — but preferably two — young cheeses into your sauce. The label tends to separate the young from the old, with aged cheese…