-For a quick and easy cream cheese dip: beat 8 oz. of room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add ¾ stick room temperature butter along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup milk and 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until smooth, then warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until it reaches a dipping consistency.
-For a quick and easy spicy cheddar sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk until it bubbles. Add 1 cup of whole milk or half and half, continue whisking. to the skillet and continue whisking. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Add a grated 8 oz. block of medium or sharp cheddar cheese that has been tossed in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. Whisk until nice and smooth.
-This recipe can easily be doubled.