Velveeta Cheese Sauce in the Microwave
"I just love this simple velvety smooth cheese sauce--it's so easy, cheesy and good! Yummy drizzled over cooked broccoli or cauliflower, or just about anything. Enjoy! Note: Measurements are approximate, use more or less to taste. As the cheese sauce cools, it will thicken; gently reheat to serve (you can whisk in a small amount of milk or water, if needed)."
photo by Linajjac
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 1 cup diced Velveeta cheese (or American cheese slices)
- 2 -3 tablespoons canned evaporated milk (more or less to taste, or use regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1 dash onion powder (optional)
directions
- Microwave the cheese and milk (plus the dry mustard, Tabasco or onion powder, if using) in a microwave safe dish on high.
- Stir well at 30 second intervals, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy (about 2 to 3 minutes total--you may need to add more milk, as desired).
- Serve hot over cooked cauliflower or broccoli (or your favorite vegetable). Enjoy!
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Reviews
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I made this on 5/03/08 to top off some chili dogs.I know it's for veggies,but I decided to think outside the box.And this makes a great chili dog sauce.Since I didn't need the full amount,only half was made.I did add about 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder and about 1/8 teaspoon of onion powder. With the amounts of seasonings I listed it made the perfect cheese sauce.This will be made again.Thanks for posting and, "Keep Smiling :)" -
Thanks for the recipe. It was just the one I was looking for. We enjoyed it fifty years ago and will have it again tonight. Great sauce! -
I love!!! this sauce; it really stays with the cauliflower, due to its thickness. So easy to make, too. THX, Becky! It's a definite keeper. -
Sometimes ya gotta break out the yellow box of “cheese” lol. I make mine on the stove. Perfect for nachos! I like to add a few drops of hot sauce to it. I’ve never added mustard powder. But I bet that would be great for chili dogs! Thanks. -
This is a great recipe for a microwave, if you want it quick. I prefer to make a roux and it doesn't take much longer on the stovetop, but I would say taste as you go. I added Old Bay and Garlic Powder, and used heavy cream instead of milk. I was heavy on the hot sauce (Frank's). Great recipe.
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