Cheesy Vegetable Sauce

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart glass bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) for 2 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring at 1-minute intervals with a wire whisk. Serve sauce over baked potatoes or other vegetables.

Makes 1 cup.