Velveeta Cheese Sauce in the Microwave

Whip up a silky, velvety cheese sauce in record time with this effortless Velveeta Cheese Sauce in the Microwave recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick homemade cheese sauce features creamy Velveeta, a touch of milk, and butter for richness, with optional paprika and garlic powder to amp up the flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this one-bowl microwave method eliminates fuss and delivers a smooth, savory sauce ideal for drizzling over vegetables, nachos, or baked potatoes—or as a crowd-pleasing dip. Discover an easy shortcut to cheesy perfection with this simple yet satisfying recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 ounces Velveeta cheese
0.25 cup Milk
1 tablespoon Butter
0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for flavor)
0.125 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional, for flavor)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the Velveeta cheese into small, even cubes (approximately 1-inch pieces) to ensure even melting.

Step 2

Place the cheese cubes into a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 3

Add the milk and butter to the bowl with the cheese.

Step 4

Microwave the mixture on HIGH for 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove the bowl carefully (it may be hot) and stir the mixture to combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Return the bowl to the microwave and heat on HIGH for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on your microwave's strength.

Step 7

Remove and stir again. Repeat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring after each heating, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 8

If desired, stir in paprika and garlic powder for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 9

Serve the cheese sauce warm. Drizzle it over your favorite dishes or use it as a dip.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(241.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	754.6

Total Fat 60.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 194.9mg	0%
Sodium 3394.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 40.7g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 1220.1mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 18.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.4%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 12.3%