

Roux forms a base for the macaroni and cheese sauce as well as acts as a thickener for the sauce. Related Reading: What Is Roux In Cooking? What does a roux do in macaroni and cheese? Roux is made by cooking equal parts of flour and fat on low to medium heat into a smooth, uniform paste. Also, allowing the addition of cheese and dairy easier while ensuring the sauce does not separate. Making a roux for your mac n cheese is highly recommended as this acts as a base for your cheese sauce making it thick and uniform in texture. Roux is added to sauces, stews, soups, gravies, and casseroles to thicken and make them creamier. Roux originated in France and forms the base for four out of the five Mother Sauces of French Cooking. Roux is a French term that is pronounced as ‘RU’ or ‘ROO’.
