• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to sizzle.
• Gradually sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly to make a smooth paste. This is called making a "roux" and helps thicken the sauce.
• Slowly pour in the milk, continuing to whisk. As the milk mixes with the roux, the sauce will start to thicken and become creamy.
• Once smooth, add the cream cheese and stir until it’s completely melted into the sauce.
• Next, add the Parmesan cheese, stirring gently until it melts and blends in with the other ingredients.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. And that’s it—your Hello Fresh Cream Sauce Base is ready to enjoy!

NOTES

• When adding flour to the melted butter, keep whisking continuously to make a smooth paste.
• Pour the milk into the roux slowly while whisking. Adding the milk gradually helps avoid lumps and makes the sauce silky-smooth.
• Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before adding it to the sauce. This helps it melt evenly.
• For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.