how do u melt cheese in the microwave without it get hard can crusty?

Question

i would like it to be like the kind u buy in a can

Answer 1

Try microwaving along with a bowl of water. The humidity should keep the cheese moist. Might take a few times but it's worth a shot.

Answer 2

There are a couple of ways of doing this an it's more along personal preference.

First, it's easier to make this type of cheese if you start with Velveeta cheese.

That being said, melting cheese with out creating that crust on it can be done by cutting the cheese up in cubes which gives more surface area to heat up. Then, mix in some milk with the cheese to help 'slow heat it' and to make the heat dissipate evenly. Cook some, then stir, then cook some then stir.

Another alternative is to turn down the power of the microwave so that you have a slow heat instead of a quick fast heat. This kinda defeats the purpose of a microwave but it can make for a thicker melted cheese that you don't have to add as much milk to.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

If you want it for a simple cheese sandwich, get out a non-stick skillet, add water, bring to a boil (this makes sure the skillet is hot without hurting the non-stick coating with straight heat). Pour out the water, put the pan back on the stove until the last of the drops of water are gone. Then drop that piece/slice of cheese in the skillet. It will immediately start to melt. Once it's spread out and bubbly, take your slice of bread and swirl it around over the cheese. The cheese will stick to the bread and leave your pan empty.

Answer 4

As in nachos? best way I've found is to microwave it for a few seconds under the time it takes to melt, then let the heat melt it the rest of the way!

Answer 5

well first use velveeta its made for the microwave and melt it with milk in the bowl or cup so it melts creamy and not crusty

Answer 6

your cooking it to long. put it in a bag for a couple of seconds and keep restarting it every time the buzzer goes off until it is melted as much as you want it.

Answer 7

I put a little water in it. It's the only way I've tried that worked.
Water makes moister so it keeps it moist.

Answer 8

For one thing you are cooking it on high too long. The cheese in a can is a different type too.

Answer 9

I sugest adding some milk to it and if you dont want to do that just heat it slowly on a low heat.

Answer 10

Use a plastic bag, add a bit of milk