Quick Cheese Sauce In The Microwave

Prep: 5 min Cook: 3 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

Indulge in a creamy, comforting cheese sauce that's ready in minutes. This microwave version combines the richness of butter and cheese with a hint of white wine for depth, making it perfect for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, or nachos. It's a quick fix for cheese lovers seeking a hassle-free option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup (about 30 seconds).
  2. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Gradually add 1 tablespoon white wine and 1 cup milk. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese until melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 41% DV
Carbs 42g 15% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 14.2g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10110.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 234.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 85.5mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 79.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 258.5mg 20% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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