Best 7 So Easy Cheese Sauce Microwave Recipes

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**Indulge in a Creamy Culinary Delight: A Collection of Easy Cheese Sauce Recipes Microwave-Made**

Elevate your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with our curated selection of cheese sauce recipes, effortlessly prepared in the microwave. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures, from the classic comfort of cheddar to the zesty kick of jalapeño, all crafted with a few simple ingredients in minutes. Whether you're craving a luscious dip for your favorite snacks, a velvety topping for your pasta, or a rich filling for your sandwiches and quesadillas, our collection has you covered. Get ready to embark on a cheesy adventure, transforming ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces with minimal effort.

**Recipes Included:**

* **3-Ingredient Microwave Cheese Sauce:** Experience the epitome of simplicity with this fuss-free recipe, featuring a blend of sharp cheddar, butter, and milk, resulting in a smooth and irresistible cheese sauce.

* **5-Minute Microwave Cheese Sauce:** Elevate your culinary game with this speedy recipe, incorporating cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and milk to create a creamy and versatile sauce in just 5 minutes.

* **Nacho Cheese Sauce Microwave:** Embark on a flavor-packed journey with this nacho cheese sauce, combining cheddar, Monterey Jack, and a blend of zesty seasonings to create the perfect dip for your tortilla chips and nachos.

* **Jalapeño Popper Microwave Cheese Sauce:** Indulge in a spicy twist with this jalapeño popper-inspired cheese sauce, featuring cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and a hint of garlic for a fiery and flavorful experience.

* **Microwave Velveeta Cheese Sauce:** Discover the ultimate comfort food with this rendition of the classic Velveeta cheese sauce, effortlessly made in the microwave with a handful of ingredients, including Velveeta cheese, evaporated milk, and seasonings.

* **Microwave Queso Dip:** Prepare yourself for a fiesta with this quick and easy queso dip, combining cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and a medley of Mexican spices for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SO EASY CHEESE SAUCE (MICROWAVE)



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Warm the milk in the microwave before using for the sauce --- for the ease of this recipe you will be surprised at how good this is! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 4m

Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup milk, warmed
Tabasco sauce (to taste or a pinch of cayenne)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use up to 2 cups)
ground black pepper (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl (I use my 8-cup Pyrex measuring cup) microwave the butter for 30 seconds on HIGH.
  • Add in the warmed cream or milk, Tabasco and flour; whisk vigorously until completely combined.
  • Add in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Microwave on HIGH for about 2 minutes removing a few times during cooking to stir.
  • Cook until the cheese has melted and the mixture is thick.
  • If desired season with ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.3, Fat 71.5, SaturatedFat 45.1, Cholesterol 219.1, Sodium 877.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 34.1

EASY WHITE SAUCE (WITH VARIATIONS) FOR THE MICROWAVE



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Making sauces is simple in a microwave oven since you don't have to worry about scorching, sticking or overcooking. Occasional, rather than constant, stirring prevents lumping.

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup milk
1/2-3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine melted butter, flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Gradually add milk and stir until smooth.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, at MEDIUM heat in a microwave for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  • For Cheese Sauce: Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
  • Cook at HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, if necessary, to completely melt cheese.
  • For Curry Sauce: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder.
  • For Horseradish Sauce: Add 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish.
  • For Mustard Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons prepared mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Please note this Mustard Sauce is not Vegetarian.

SUPER EASY MICROWAVE CHEESE SAUCE FOR LASAGNA



Super Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce for Lasagna image

Matt's lasagna is an absolute killer, but his bit of paper with the cheese sauce recipe keeps getting lost, so I'm posting it here for safekeeping. You can use tasty cheese in place of the cheddar if you prefer. The sauce is prepared in the microwave, then it goes in your lasagna then into the oven.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 11m

Yield 1 lasagna

Number Of Ingredients 4

90 g butter
1/3 cup plain flour
1 3/4 cups milk
225 g cheddar cheese, grated (or use the whole 250g block)

Steps:

  • Melt butter for 40 secs on high.
  • Stir in flour & cook for 1 min on high.
  • Gradually stir in milk.
  • Cook for 4-6 mins on high, stirring every minute.
  • Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2094.5, Fat 173.2, SaturatedFat 109.6, Cholesterol 520, Sodium 2309.8, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 82.6

VELVEETA CHEESE SAUCE IN THE MICROWAVE



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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).

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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)

Steps:

  • 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!

MICROWAVE CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Microwave Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • in a microwaveable bowl, melt butter 30 seconds. Stir in flour and salt and mix well.
  • Add the milk and cook uncovered 2 minutes.
  • Stir after one minute.
  • Add cheese and stir til blended.
  • Cook uncovered 2 minutes until creamy, stirring twice.
  • Season to taste.
  • Pour over hot vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.5, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 1437.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 19.1

3-INGREDIENT CHEESE SAUCE



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This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter-the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Cheese     Cheddar     Milk/Cream     Sauce     Cheese Week     Condiment     Sauce Secrets

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

For cheese sauce:
8 ounces grated yellow sharp cheddar (about 2 packed cups)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup evaporated milk
For queso variation:
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, squeezed dry
Hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Make cheese sauce:
  • Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 1 minute. Whisk and continue to cook in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total).
  • Make queso variation:
  • Once cheese has melted, stir in Rotel and hot sauce, if using, and microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir to combine.

MICROWAVE CHEESE SAUCE



Microwave Cheese Sauce image

So easy and fast to make in the microwave, you won't believe it! Goes great on vegetables, baked potatoes, nacho chips, etc.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup warm milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large micro-wave safe glass bowl, heat butter for 50 seconds on high or until the butter is melted.
  • Whisk together the butter, flour and milk.
  • Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place bowl in microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds or so, until sauce is thick and heated through.
  • Season with salt, if desired, and whisk until blended.

Tips:

  • Use a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to hold the sauce comfortably.
  • Be careful not to overheat the sauce, as this can cause it to curdle.
  • Stir the sauce every 30 seconds to ensure that it heats evenly.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch or flour.
  • If you want a thinner sauce, add more milk.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite dishes, such as pasta, vegetables, or chicken.

Conclusion:

This easy cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is quick and easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this cheese sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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