Yusra3
VIP Contributor
Gooey cheese enriches so many foods as a tasty topping or dip but often requires pricey ingredients or tedious processes when making your own from scratch. However, utilizing pantry staples and smart swaps allows creating velvety smooth sauce for just pennies a serving. This easy 3-ingredient cheese sauce recipe upgrades pastas, nachos, veggies and more on a budget friendly scale.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Measure milk into a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Whisk in cornstarch until fully dissolved to help thicken.
2. Add shredded cheese and microwave for 1 minute, stopping to stir thoroughly halfway through.
3. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring completely after each until cheese fully melts, sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
4. Optional Seasonings: Stir in mustard powder, hot sauce, black pepper or cayenne for flavor boosts.
5. Use warm sauce immediately for ideal consistency and taste over pastas, nachos, steamed vegetables or any dish begging for cheesy goodness!
Refrigerate leftovers up to one week - reheat gently while stirring prior to serving again.
With pantry ingredients and just 5 active minutes for preparations and cooking, now you can whip up quick, delicious cheese sauce adding rich flavor to favorite meals affordably.
Ingredients:
- 1⁄4 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded cheddar, colby jack or American cheese
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Measure milk into a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Whisk in cornstarch until fully dissolved to help thicken.
2. Add shredded cheese and microwave for 1 minute, stopping to stir thoroughly halfway through.
3. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring completely after each until cheese fully melts, sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
4. Optional Seasonings: Stir in mustard powder, hot sauce, black pepper or cayenne for flavor boosts.
5. Use warm sauce immediately for ideal consistency and taste over pastas, nachos, steamed vegetables or any dish begging for cheesy goodness!
Refrigerate leftovers up to one week - reheat gently while stirring prior to serving again.
With pantry ingredients and just 5 active minutes for preparations and cooking, now you can whip up quick, delicious cheese sauce adding rich flavor to favorite meals affordably.
