Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave Recipe

Effortlessly create a creamy white sauce in minutes using your microwave! No scorching, sticking, or lumps – just perfectly smooth, delicious sauce. This recipe includes three easy variations: cheesy, curry, and horseradish, perfect for pasta, vegetables, or dipping! Get ready to impress with this quick and simple recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1552.6 kcal
Protein 178g
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Ingredients for Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder (for curry sauce variation)
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (for horseradish sauce variation)
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard (for mustard sauce variation)
  • dash of Worcestershire sauce (for mustard sauce variation)

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How to Make Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until completely smooth.
  4. Microwave on medium power for 6-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent lumps and ensure even cooking.
  5. **For Cheese Sauce:** Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. **For Curry Sauce:** Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of curry powder. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring to combine and heat through.
  7. **For Horseradish Sauce:** Stir in 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until heated through.
  8. **For Mustard Sauce:** Stir in 2 tablespoons of prepared mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

731 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

142g

Carbs

35g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave?

Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave?

Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave has approximately 1552.6 calories per serving, with about 178 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 153 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave?

The key ingredients for Easy White Sauce With Variations For The Microwave are Butter, Flour, Salt, Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Curry Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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