Easy Velveeta Cheese Sauce

Name: Easy Velveeta Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black ground pepper

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Looking for an easy Velveeta cheese sauce to top nachos, pasta, or broccoli? Look no further! This creamy cheese sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients and ready to eat in just 10 minutes!

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Get ready to elevate your dishes with the ultimate in creamy, cheesy goodness. This easy Velveeta cheese sauce recipe is a game-changer in the world of culinary convenience.

With just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to create a velvety, luscious cheese sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over nachos or broccoli, smothering macaroni, or dipping your favorite snacks. Say goodbye to bland and hello to irresistible cheesiness!

Why I love this recipe

This sauce needs just a few pantry staples and whips up in less than 10 minutes. It’s great for busy weeknights and makes everything from pasta to veggies taste amazing! Like our Velveeta Rotel dip with ground beef and sausage, this is a delicious recipe the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Velveeta cheese
unsalted butter
all-purpose flour
garlic
salt & ground black pepper

Step by step

Make a roux – melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together for 1 minute.
Add milk slowly while continuing to whisk. Cook for 3-5 minutes, continuing to whisk constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and add Velveeta and spices. Whisk together until the cheese is completely melted.

whisking butter and flour to make a roux

milk mixture with diced velveeta and spices

Variations

Spice it up by adding a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, a dash or two of cayenne pepper or chili powder, or a splash of hot sauce. Play with the flavors by using garlic powder, onion powder, or even a dash of Worcestershire to make this recipe your own.

Serving suggestions

The possibilities for this Velveeta sauce are endless! Here are a few of our favorite ways to serve it:

use this as a homemade nacho cheese sauce over the top of tortilla chips
serve over macaroni or other pasta for Velveeta mac and cheese (or use it as a base for this almost homemade baked mac and cheese!)
serve with fresh vegetables for dipping and an easy appetizer
top broccoli or other cooked veggies as an easy side dish
add to a burger or hot dog (with chili too!)
serve as a dip for chicken wings

Tip: If serving as a Velveeta cheese dip (perfect for game day!) keep the dip in the crock pot on low to keep it warm while entertaining.

FAQs

Is Velveeta real cheese?

Velveeta cheese, a processed cheese product, is primarily composed of milk, whey, and whey protein concentrate. If you’d like to delve deeper into the specifics of Velveeta cheese, here’s additional information.

Do I need to use milk to make this cheese sauce?

You will need milk to make this creamy cheese sauce. You can use whole milk or regular milk, either will work fine to create the creamy texture of the sauce as the Velveeta melts.

Storage

Store leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat over medium-low heat in a saucepan, adding a few tablespoons of milk and stirring often.

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