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.

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

Description

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!

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: sauce
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 282
Sugar: 8.7 g
Sodium: 982.3 mg
Fat: 19.8 g
Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 66.6 mg