This easy microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce is perfect for drizzling on steamed veggies, tortilla chips, burgers or as a fondue with bread for dipping.

Easy Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce Recipe

The uses for this sauce are endless. You can also use this as a quick cheese sauce for stovetop macaroni and cheese. Once the macaroni is cooked, drain well and toss with the desired amount of this cheddar cheese sauce for a quick no-brainer mac and cheese. How to make Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Butter – Melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
Milk and Cheese = Add milk, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese to bowl. Stir well.
Cover – Cover with doubled paper towels then return to the microwave. Heat on full power for 2 minutes.
Cornstarch – Dissolve the cornstarch in just enough cold milk to make a slurry to thicken the sauce.
Be Careful – Use oven mitts to safely remove bowl from microwave, it may be hot.
Combine – Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the warmed sauce along salt, ground mustard, nutmeg and pepper. The mixture will be thin at this point.
Cook – Return to the microwave heating in 2 minute increments stopping to whisk each time.
Repeat until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture has thickened to your liking.
This cheese sauce took 3 two minute cycles total to thicken. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Use immediately or place into an airtight container and chill.

How To Make Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce

How to Make the BEST Microwave Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Microwave Cheese Sauce: Whole milk, butter, freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, salt, ground mustard, garlic powder, ground nutmeg, black pepper.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large microwave safe bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater and small bowl.
The most important note is to be certain of the wattage of the microwave that you use and adjust the cooking time accordingly. It’s a fun way to make a staple with the added bonus of knowing each ingredient that’s included.
For the best results use whole milk or 2% milk to prepare.
Cornstarch Slurry: When preparing the cornstarch slurry it’s important to use cold milk mixing until it’s completely dissolved. Begin with two tablespoons adding more in small increments, if needed.
Depending on the wattage of your microwave, it may take several cycles to cook. In my microwave, it took three 2 minute cycles total to thicken to my liking.
The sauce will also continue to thicken as it cools.
Store Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce chilled for up to 4 days.
How to reheat Cheddar Cheese Sauce: If making in advance and chilling the sauce will solidify. Whisk and gently reheat in the microwave. Repeat whisking and heating in small increments until smooth. Add small amounts of milk as needed to thin.

More Sauces and Dressings to Make

My better than copycat Homemade Avocado Lime Dressing is positively addictive.
Classic Green Goddess Dressing adds a freshness to any salad.
Serve this Cocktail Sauce with your favorite seafood dishes.
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing can be drizzled on salads, sandwiches, tacos or used as a dip with tortilla chips.
Southern Comeback Sauce.
This cooked Dressing for Cole Slaw is a family favorite.
My Caesar Salad Dressing is packed with flavor!
Sweet and tangy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing.
Sundried Tomato Pesto from Simply Recipes.

Thanks for visiting come back soon!

Disclosure ~ If a purchase is made using one of the affiliate links on this website we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe