4.6 from 147 votes
Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Nacho Cheese Sauce is ridiculously easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought. Enjoy it as a dip or on a plate of nachos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or cubed processed American cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons salted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
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Notes
- Additional Flavor Options
- Peppers: Cook minced jalapeno, serrano, or roasted peppers for 3-4 minutes in the butter before adding the flour,
- Diced Onions and Garlic: Sauté finely diced onions and garlic in the butter for 5 to 7 minutes until soft before adding the flour.
- Beer: Replace up to half the milk with a light beer.
- Spices: Add up to 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, ground mustard, or taco seasoning. Or try a combination of spices. Toast them in the butter for 1 minute before adding the flour.
- Switch up the Cheese: Swap some cheddar for pepper jack, Monterey jack, Mexican cheese blends, or any combination of cheeses.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
286mg
(12%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
579IU
(12%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 579IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.