1. Refrigerate within two hours of cooking.
2. Refrigerate cooked sauce in covered containers.
3. Freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
4. To prevent cream-based sauces from curdling, stir well when reheating frozen sauce.

Can homemade cheese sauce be stored?

Béchamel can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

How long will cheese sauce last in the fridge?

Refrigerate cheese sauce in a covered container As the sauce cools down, put it in a covered container then refrigerate. If done properly, the cheese sauce can last for up to 2-4 days in the fridge.