Quick & Creamy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Make a rich, smooth nacho cheese sauce from scratch in under 10 minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a perfect game day dip or topping.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
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.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- Serve immediately over nachos, fries, or use as a dip.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a tablespoon of milk or water until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a restaurant-style flavor, substitute half the cheddar with Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35
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