Cheese Dip

Yummy dip ideal for sandwich, scones, savory muffin, biscotti and puff's. Very easy to make under 10 mins. I ensure you kid would relish it and lick up the bowl.



Preparation time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 5 mins
Yields : 1 small cup
Difficulty level : Easy

Ingredients : 
40 gms cheese or 4 cheese cubes
1 tbsp nestle cream or 2 tbsp malai
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp butter

Other things required : 
Microwave safe bowl
Tea pan
Grater
Spoon

Method 1 using Microwave:

1. Grate cheese in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Add in butter, milk and cream.
3. Stir well and microwave on high for 2 mins.
4. Stir at intervals of 30 seconds.
5. Serve hot or cold as you wish

Method 2 using Stove Top:

1. Grate cheese and keep aside.
2. Add in butter, milk and cream in a pan.
3. Heat the milk mix till it starts bubbling. Approx will take 5 - 7 mins.
4. Add in cheese and stir well.
5. Cook for a minute. Transfer to bowl.
6. Serve hot or cold as you wish

Variations : 

1. For Tomato Flavor add in tomato ketchup and reduce the milk quantity.
2. For Garlic and Pepper flavor add in 1 clove of grated garlic and 1/2 tsp crushed pepper.
3. For Mustard flavor add 1 tsp of mustard sauce or kasundi to the mix and cook.

Notes:

• Do not use mozzarella cheese as this will curdle the dip.
• If using tomato juice or tomato ketchup reduce the amount of milk as the acid in the tomato will curdle the dip.
• Ensure to stir regularly or else you will end up with granulated and curdled dip.
• Season with salt if the cheese is not salty. 

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