After years of never trying the stuff, I finally tried Velveeta cheese. I did exactly as the instructions say on the box for using the cheese as a dip (for corn chips) put it in the microwave for 6 minutes and stiring after 3 minutes. (I did use less cheese then the box suggested though.) Well, I start dipping and after about 15 minutes the cheese is hard and cold!!! I can heat it back up for about a minute but I get the same end result...Hard Cheese!!!What am I doing wrong? DId I use to little cheese and too long in the microwave? Is there another kind of cheese that would work better? I really want it to be like the kind of nacho cheese dip that you buy in a jar in the store or at a ballpark. It stays at dipping consistensy all the time. Or should I just buy the stuff in a jar? TIA!
2007-02-01 13:04:26 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ Mary ♥ 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Sweetie,add a splash of milk or heavy cream.It will keep it "thin".You may even want to try (to keep it warm) a fondue pot.I dont see why it would hurt.Add a little cream to the cheese.Investing in a fondue pot is worth the money.It can be used for a number of items and who doesnt love fondue?It is a very well worth the money investment.Until then,or if you dont want to invest in one,simply add a little milk or cream to the cheese.Dont add alot it will make it runny.You simply want it to keep smooth,not runny.Good luck hun and have a good night.
2007-02-01 13:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you want to buy is up to you.. but you don't follow the instructions you tend to go off course.. too little cheese and too much time equals burnt/hard cheese... For my cheese dip I add salsa or a can of tomatoes and chili to it with some of the liquid to 3/4 of the block in cubes place in microwave for a few minutes stirring constantly until it is smooth.... Also try not using full power on it..
Good luck
2007-02-01 13:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by De 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some Colby cheese on your large chips and pop them in the toaster oven. I put a jalapeno slice on each and Velveeta sucks and is really bad for you.
2007-02-01 13:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try adding a little chili or salsa to the cheese. that makes for a couple of different yummy dips. try heating on the stove and like the others said, add a little milk to make it creamier if your going just plain cheese.
2007-02-02 02:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try melting it in a crock pot. First, I just get it started in the microwave, then I put it and the rotel tomatoes in the crock pot. That way, once it melts, it will stay warm and gooey!
2007-02-01 15:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by country girl 006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm it up in a small pot and add lil bit of milk to it , or u can mix some salsa too is really good with the salsa I do that all the time ;).
2007-02-01 13:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could try heating Cheez Whiz instead of melting Velveeta
2007-02-01 13:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Lynn M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Velveeta Cheese is the best ! It does work you must of cooked it too long !
2007-02-01 13:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Diamond~ I <3 my Son 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Add chopped Jalapeno and a little milk to make Nancho's
2007-02-01 13:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too little cheese cooked for too long.
2007-02-01 13:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋