2 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
2 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
Description
The cheese sauce combines shredded sliced cheese with whole milk and Sriracha sauce, heated in short intervals in the microwave to achieve a creamy, velvety texture. The quick melting process retains the sauce's smoothness and allows the heat from the Sriracha to integrate uniformly. This simple sauce requires minimal ingredients and provides a balance of creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors suitable for topping chips or drizzling over snacks.
The recipe can be tailored by adding chopped pickled jalapenos for added heat or a dash of paprika to impart smokiness. Incorporating a tablespoon of salsa offers extra depth, making the sauce versatile beyond just a rapid nacho topping.
This sauce is convenient for quick gatherings or late snack cravings when a straightforward, flavorful cheese sauce is desired without long preparation or complicated ingredients.
Ingredients
- 10 cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoon milk whole
Instructions
- Shred 10 Cheese slices and put into a microwave safe bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoon Whole milk and 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce.
- Microwave for one minute. Stir and then microwave for a further 30 seconds, until melted.
Notes
- For more spice, add chopped pickled jalapenos to the sauce before melting.
- A dash of paprika can provide subtle smokiness.
- Try stirring in a spoonful of salsa to enhance flavor complexity.
- Adjust Sriracha quantity according to your preferred heat level.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 372mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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