Microwave White or Cheese Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 15

Microwave White or Cheese Sauce is a quick and easy recipe to make a creamy sauce for your favorite dishes.

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

3 min

Ready In

8 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

224

Sugar

Fat

18g

Microwave White or Cheese Sauce is perfect for those who need a quick sauce option without the hassle of constantly stirring on the stove. It can be used for pasta dishes, casseroles, and even as a dip for vegetables. While it may not have the same depth of flavor as traditional sauce recipes, it is a reliable and customizable recipe that can fit a variety of dietary needs.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds.
2.	Mix in cornflour and whisk well to combine.
3.	Slowly pour the milk while stirring the mixture.
4.	Microwave the mixture for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stopping every 30 seconds to whisk thoroughly.
5.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	For cheese sauce, add your desired amount of grated cheese and microwave for an additional 30 seconds to melt and combine.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, customizable with different cheese options, can be used as a base for other sauces.

CONS

May not be as rich and flavorful as traditional stove-top sauce recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest option due to its use of butter and cheese, it does offer a good source of calcium and can be modified to fit dietary needs with low-fat milk and cheese alternatives.

	1 ounce butter
	1 ounce cornflour
	1/2 pint milk
	salt
	pepper