Microwave Cheese Recipes

5 MINUTE MICROWAVE RICOTTA

Steps:

• Cook: Add milk to a microwave safe bowl, then microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes (if you have a kitchen thermometer, milk should reach between 185°F and 200°F).
• Curdle: Add vinegar or lemon juice, stirring briefly to combine. Let sit undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Milk should separate into white curds and yellowish liquid (test it by dragging a spoon through the bowl). If milk doesn't curdle and the liquid is still white, add another tablespoon of lemon or vinegar and microwave for another 30 seconds.
• Strain: Lay a clean cloth or sturdy paper towel in a wire mesh sieve, and set over a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the sieve to strain out the liquid whey. You can let your ricotta strain up to 1 hour. The longer it sits, the firmer your ricotta will be (though I like it fresh and warm, strained for just a few minutes). Stir salt into ricotta when finished straining.

MICROWAVE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir the macaroni, 1 cup of the milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe 4-quart bowl. (It is important that you use a bowl large enough to prevent the milk from boiling over.) Cover tightly with plastic wrap; cut a small slit in the center with the tip of a paring knife to vent excess steam. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for 4 minutes in either an 1,100- or a 700-watt oven. Uncover (be careful to avoid the hot steam) and stir. Cover and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the macaroni is about two-thirds cooked, a little harder than al dente, 1 1/2 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 3 1/2 minutes in a 700-watt oven.
• Add the remaining cup of milk, American cheese, Jack cheese, Parmesan, cream cheese and mustard. Stir well, cover tightly and microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until all the cheeses have melted, 4 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 1/2 in a 700-watt oven. Stir until thoroughly combined. If there are still some pieces of unmelted cheese, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments. (The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.) If desired, transfer to a decorative dish for serving.

MICROWAVE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish, cook the onions and butter or margarine on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta, milk, and cubed cheese and stir. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes on high, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. The mixture will still be runny at this stage. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Let stand for 5-8 minutes before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools slightly.

MICROWAVE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large micro-wave safe glass bowl, heat butter for 50 seconds on high or until the butter is melted.
• Whisk together the butter, flour and milk.
• Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• Place bowl in microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds or so, until sauce is thick and heated through.
• Season with salt, if desired, and whisk until blended.

MICROWAVE CHEESE

Steps:

• Microwave milk for 30 seconds or until just slightly warm.
• Mix in lemon juice (or vinegar) and stir a few times until lemon juice has reached all parts of the milk.
• Microwave the mixture for 40 seconds. You should see small pieces of a soft white substance (your cheese) floating in a clear yellowish liquid (whey).
• Put the mixture over a strainer and drain out the whey by pressing with a spoon. Flip the cheese upside down and strain again. Press a clean napkin against the strainer under the cheese towards the end of the straining process.
• Move the cheese to a bowl and enjoy.
• If not used immediately, spread cheese on a cheesecloth or a clean tablecloth and let sit over a bowl or cup for at least one hour to drain away more of the whey. Squeeze cloth to get rid of the last bit of liquid.
• Run cheese in a food processor if you wish for a smoother texture. Use within a week.

5-MINUTE MICROWAVE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small microwaveable ramekin. Tilt the ramekin to coat the sides.
• Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs, then add to the ramekin with the butter and mix well. With a spoon, press the crust evenly against the bottom of the dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, stirring until there are no lumps.
• Spread the filling on top of the graham cracker crust.
• Microwave for at least 4 minutes, 45 seconds at a time, at half power. Make sure the cheesecake does not bubble over the sides of the ramekin.
• Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, until completely cool to the touch.
• With a knife, loosen the edges of the cheesecake, then invert onto a plate, or eat straight from the dish.
• Top with a few raspberries.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE MACARONI CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the pasta in a ceramic or glass microwavable bowl. Pour over 700ml boiling water and cook for 2 mins on high; stir and repeat twice more (6 mins in total). Drain the pasta and return it to the bowl.
• Put the cornflour and 1 tbsp milk into a jug and stir to make a paste. Add the remaining milk and mix well. Pour over the pasta.
• Mix in the mustard, along with the grated gruyère and cheddar, and stir well. You can cook the pasta in the same bowl or tip it into a microwavable serving dish.
• Cook on high for 5 mins, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle over the parmesan and dot with small pieces of butter. Cook for a further 2 mins, then serve with a good grating of black pepper, if you like.

MICROWAVE CORN CHEESE GRITS IN A MUG