This creamy, irresistible cheese sauce melts perfectly and you’ll want to pour it on everything! How long it takes: 3 minutes in the microwave OR 10 minutes on the stove Equipment you’ll need: microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl; or saucepan Servings: makes 1½ cups

About This Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe

An essential how-to recipe. I’m bringing us back to the basics with this easy cheese sauce. Once you learn how to make recipes like this one, you can turn ordinary dishes into something really special. Doesn’t everything taste better with cheese sauce? Two easy methods. I’ll teach you how to make this cheese sauce on the stovetop and in the microwave. Both cooking methods are tried and true. I’ve made this recipe many times both ways. This is a pretty fool-proof recipe. Easy to change up. By using different kinds of cheese or adding seasonings, you can make your cheese sauce fit any type of meal. Keep reading for suggestions.

How to Make Easy Cheese Sauce

Stovetop Method: Microwave Method: Choose a large microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. I use a 4 cup measuring cup. The sauce tends to boil over if you don’t use a large enough container.

Variations on this easy cheese sauce Recipe

By simply using different kinds of cheese and adding seasonings, this cheese sauce can be used in so many ways. Vegetables: Dress up ordinary cooked vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or cauliflower. Mac and Cheese: Add it to cooked pasta to make a creamy mac and cheese. Loaded Baked Potatoes: Top baked potatoes with cheese sauce and all your favorite toppings for a fun and nutritious dinner. Nachos: This creamy cheesy sauce is a great way to top nachos, just like the ball park! French Fries: Make your own loaded French fries with cheese sauce, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, etc. Burgers and Sandwiches: A Philly cheesesteak sandwich comes to mind, or a roast beef sandwich smothered in cheesy sauce. Any burger, sandwich, or hot dog benefits from cheese sauce!

Creamy Enchilada Sauce: Use 1 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder for an irresistible enchilada sauce. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Use 1 cup cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack cheese. Add ½ cup salsa for an easy nacho cheese sauce. Serve nacho cheese sauce warm with tortilla chips or beef nachos. For Macaroni and Cheese: Double all ingredient amounts! I like cheddar cheese for macaroni and cheese because it has the most flavor. Swiss Cheese Sauce: Use 1 cup Swiss cheese and add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. This makes an irresistible dip for my chicken cordon bleu skewers or a sauce for baked chicken cordon bleu. It’s also pretty amazing on sautéed Brussels sprouts or pretty much any steamed vegetable. Beer Cheese Dip: This variation of cheese sauce is often served in restaurants with soft pretzels. Try my beer cheese recipe and homemade soft pretzels.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Refrigerate: Leftover cheese sauce should be refrigerated in a covered container. It will keep for a few days. Reheat: Gently heat the sauce in a small saucepan on the stove. Add more milk to thin, if necessary. It can be reheated in the microwave in 15-second increments at 50% power, stirring each time.

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