Dirty fries. Nachos. The carb heavy side dishes we love have one thing in common: they are best when smothered in melty cheese. The US way is to pour Cheez Whiz all over them, straight from the jar. Filthy, in all the right ways. This recipe is a quick way to knock up your own Whiz. I used some quality mature Welsh cheddar, but I’m sure it works beautifully with any that suits your taste.

Whiz it all up

• In a small bowl mix together the dry ingredients

• In a small pan warm the milk and cream cheese together until blended and it is starting to simmer

• Meanwhile grate the cheddar

• Add the spice mix to the simmering milk mixture

• Whisk until it thickens, then stir in the cheddar

• Serve at once (pour over chips or nachos)

• Top Tip: excess can be stored a day or two in a sealed container in the fridge then warmed through

 Ingredients

• 1 Tsp cornflour

• 1/4 Tsp salt

• 1/4 Tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 Tsp onion powder

• 1/4 Tsp mustard powder (or dab of English mustard)

• 1/4 Tsp turmeric

• 1/4 Tsp granulated sugar

• 150 ml milk

• 50 g Cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)

• 180 g Cheddar cheese