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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: How to melt cheese in the microwave
• Method 2 of 4: How to melt cheese on the stove
• Method 3 of 4: How to melt cheese in the oven
• Method 4 of 4: How to steam cheese
• What do you need

The flavor of cheddar cheese ranges from bland to quite spicy, melts easily and is widely used in sauces, sandwiches, fondues and pasta. If you want to quickly melt this cheese, use the microwave; if you want the cheese to melt slowly, melt it on the stove, in the oven or in a double boiler.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: How to melt cheese in the microwave

1. 1 Grate the cheese with a cheese grater. The grated cheese has a large contact area with the heating surface and will melt faster.
2. 2 Leave the cheese on the table for 5-10 minutes to warm up slightly. The cheese will melt in the microwave much faster if it is not too cold.
3. 3 Place grated or sliced ​​cheese in a single layer on a small microwave safe plate. Place the plate in the microwave.
4. 4 Turn on the maximum heat setting and leave the plate in the oven for one minute. Open the door and check if the cheese has melted.
5. 5 Repeat heating for 30 seconds until the cheese is melted. Be careful, if you heat the cheese for too long, it will become hard and dense.
6. 6 Use a spatula to remove the melted cheese from the plate and add to the dish you are preparing.

Method 2 of 4: How to melt cheese on the stove

1. 1 Grate 180 grams of cheddar cheese. As you prepare the base for the sauce, your cheese will warm to room temperature.
2. 2 Melt 30 grams of butter in a saucepan. The stove should be turned on over medium heat.
3. 3 Add 2 tablespoons of flour (15 grams). Whisk the mixture for 1 minute to form the roux base. Add some salt and pepper.
4. 4 Mix the toasted flour well with 230 ml of milk. When the ingredients are well mixed, continue to grind the mixture continuously with a wooden spoon. Grind for 4-5 minutes, until your sauce base thickens.
5. 5 Turn off the fire. Add mashed cheddar to the pot. Rub the mixture with a spoon until all the cheese is melted in the hot sauce. You should have a smooth paste.
   • Cheddar cheese becomes soft and tender when melted slowly over medium or low heat. If melted quickly, at high temperatures, it becomes tough and forms less appetizing fibers.
6. 6 You can serve this sauce with cauliflower, broccoli, boiled potatoes, or fresh bread. It also works well with a variety of casseroles.

Method 3 of 4: How to melt cheese in the oven

1. 1 Take a piece of cheddar cheese and grate it. The grated cheese will melt faster and more evenly.
2. 2 Leave the cheese on the table to warm up to room temperature while you cook the other ingredients.
3. 3 Add the cheese to the recipe before baking it in the oven. Stir well to distribute the cheese evenly among the ingredients. In some recipes, sprinkle grated cheese on top of the dish.
4. 4 Bake a casserole or other dish at 170 degrees Celsius or colder. Remove the dish from the oven after 30 minutes or when the cheese has melted and begins to bubble.

Method 4 of 4: How to steam cheese

1. 1 Grate the cheddar with a cheese grater. Leave the cheese at room temperature until warm.
2. 2 Pour water into a saucepan, place on the stove and bring to a boil. Fill the pot a third or less to leave enough room for a sieve or basket for steaming.
3. 3 Divide the grated cheese into small heatproof bowls. Make sure the bowls will fit into your strainer before you start laying out the cheese. If you want the melted cheese to have a smooth, creamy texture, mix it with a little flour.
   • If you have low fat cheese, you will need to add some cream to the bowls to get a smooth texture.
4. 4 Reduce the temperature to the minimum so that the water boils slowly rather than bubbling over with a key.
5. 5 Place a strainer or steaming basket in the saucepan. Then place bowls of grated cheese in it.
6. 6 It will take you 1 to 5 minutes for your cheese to melt. Check its consistency constantly. ...
7. 7 Pour melted cheese over a hamburger or toasted bread.

What do you need

• Cheese grater
• Plate
• Microwave
• Oven
• Plate
• Milk / cream
• Flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Water
• Pan
• Small heat resistant bowls
• Steam sieve