Description
Creamy and flavorful Nacho Cheese Sauce that’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips, fries, or veggies. This easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Create Roux: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux, stirring constantly.
- Add Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne or hot sauce if using.
- Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, fries, or veggies.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest texture—pre-shredded cheese may result in a grainy sauce.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker on low if serving at a party.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
