Quick, easy microwave fudge

Ingredients:

500 g chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
60 g butter
1 t vanilla essence
1/4 t salt

Method:

1. Line a square slice tin with baking paper and spray with oil.
2. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
3. Microwave for 1 minute. 
4. Beat. If the mixture isn't nice and glossy microwave for a further 15 seconds. 
5. Beat. Repeat step 3 if necessary.
6. Add vanilla essence and salt. Beat together.
7. Pour mixture into slice tin and spread evenly.
8. Refrigerate until set.
9. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 36 pieces.

Microwave cheese sauce

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup warm milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)


Method:

1. In a micro-wave safe jug, warm milk for approximately 2 minutes.
2. In a large micro-wave safe glass bowl, heat butter for 30 seconds on high or until the butter is melted.
3. Whisk together the butter, flour and warmed milk.
4. Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
5. Place bowl in microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes, whisking every 30 seconds or so, until sauce is thick and heated through.
6. Season with salt, if desired, and whisk until blended.

Makes: 2 cups