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Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nacho Cheese Sauce

by Nabeela Kauser
Cheese sauce so good, it'll make your nachos do a happy dance! Dive into this melty masterpiece that's perfect for game nights, parties, or any dinner fiesta. Say adios to bland snacks and hola to a flavor explosion!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces & Dips
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 g Butter
  • 15 g Plain Flour
  • 200 ml Milk
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 100 g Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the plain flour to the saucepan. Stir constantly to form a smooth paste, cooking for about 1-2 minutes. This mixture is called a roux and will act as a thickening agent for the sauce.
  • Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and thickened, usually about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the sauce has thickened, add the salt and cayenne pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. This usually takes a few minutes.
  • Once the cheese sauce reaches the desired consistency and flavor, remove it from the heat. It's now ready to be served with your favorite nachos or other snacks!

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can cook it a bit longer to thicken it up.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 104mgFibre: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 0.1mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 242mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword American, Cheese, Comfort Food, Cooking, Curry Recipe, Dips, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Sauces
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