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Get the Recipe 5-Minute Nacho Cheese Dip (so easy!)
Whisk together an irresistible nacho cheese dip in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients. It's smooth and thick enough to stick on a chip, with just the right balance of tang and spice that you love in a classic nacho cheese sauce. The perfect party appetizer!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch reduce to 3/4 TBSP for a thinner sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder see note
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teapsoon cayenne pepper
- 3 Tablespoons hot pickled jalapeno brine
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce more to taste
- ½-¾ teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together everything except the cheese. Start with ½ teaspoon of salt if you'd like, adding more at the end if you'd like (I do).
- Bring just to a simmer (don’t boil!) for 2-3 minutes while frequently stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese in batches, allowing each addition to melt completely. Keep stirring to ensure the cheese melts smoothly and the dip remains a consistent temperature. Taste test, adding additional salt as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish as desired. Enjoy with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Storage: place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through, stirring as needed.
- Yield: approximately 2 cups of dip/sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2ounces
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
498IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2ounces | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.