Easy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Creamy and cheesy nacho sauce that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, and enhancing your favorite snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the flour to the melted butter, stirring continuously with a whisk for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens up.
- Lower the heat and add the shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper, stirring until the cheese melts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm over nachos or as desired.
Notes
If storing leftovers, let them cool and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat on medium-low heat, adding a splash of milk if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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