Quick and Creamy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Make a smooth, rich nacho cheese sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes, perfect for dipping chips or topping your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until each addition is fully melted and smooth before adding more. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Once all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is velvety, stir in the salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over nachos or use as a dip.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese from a block; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
- If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a splash of milk or water until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 40
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