What Is Cheez wiz and How Can I Use It?

Cheez wiz is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 4 recipes to get you started.

Quick facts

Where to find cheez wiz: Cheez wiz is usually found in the snacks section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

In Chinese: cheez WIZ
British (UK) term: Cheez wiz
en français: cheez wiz
en español: wiz cheez

Recipes using cheez wiz

There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Baby Doe's Bacon Cheese Soup

Bacon, beer, and cheese soup blends Cheez Whiz with a cornstarch-thickened milk base, finished with smoky bacon and a splash of beer. A 1980s ski-lodge favorite.

Boogers on a Stick (Halloween)

Sounds gross but they're reasonably tasty and kids love them.

Jessica's Cheese & broccoli potatoes

Boiled baby potatoes dipped in a green broccoli cheese sauce made from blended broccoli and melted cheese spread. A fun, kid-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes.