Velveeta Diplomacy

Fast roux-based Velveeta cheese sauce for fries, pasta, nachos, or vegetables

A silky, foolproof cheese sauce built on a quick roux and melted Velveeta. Ready in 15 minutes and ideal over fries, pasta, nachos, or steamed vegetables.

Equipment Needed

• Small saucepan
• Whisk

Velveeta Diplomacy

A silky, foolproof cheese sauce built on a quick roux and melted Velveeta. Ready in 15 minutes and ideal over fries, pasta, nachos, or steamed vegetables.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 Cups

Course: Sauces & Dressings

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms. Do not let it brown.
2. Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens slightly.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until fully melted and smooth.
4. Stir in garlic powder if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately over fries, pasta, nachos, or vegetables.

How to Know It's Done

Cook's Notes

• If the sauce thickens too much as it sits, add a small splash of milk and stir over low heat to restore the right consistency.
• A dash of hot sauce or pinch of cayenne turns this into a quick spicy queso.