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Nacho Cheese
Delicious concession-style nacho cheese sauce is made from scratch in only 20 minutes! It's a crowd favorite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- Add shredded cheese and cornstarch to a large bowl and toss to coat.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add evaporated milk. Bring to a simmer stirring occasionally, to make sure milk does not burn.
- Turn the heat down to low and add coated shredded cheese. Stir to combine and continue to cook on low until the cheese has melted. Add salt, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce, if desired.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or french fries.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Store dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freezer for 2-3 months. It can be stored in a large batch or divided into smaller individual portions.
- in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freezer for 2-3 months. It can be stored in a large batch or divided into smaller individual portions.
- Reheat. Thaw if needed. Reheat slowly over low heat, and add a bit of milk to help smooth out the sauce as it reheats.
- Reheat. Thaw if needed. Reheat slowly over low heat, and add a bit of milk to help smooth out the sauce as it reheats.
- We use medium cheddar cheese, but sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese, or Colby Jack cheese can be used. Avoid preshredded cheese.
- Aside from chips, we like to serve the cheese sauce with french fries, on top of Taco Salad, or over a baked potato.
- For spicy nacho cheese, add some hot salsa, chili powder, chopped jalapeños, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or a can of drained Rotel.
- To thicken, add extra shredded cheese. To thin it out, add a splash of milk.
- When serving this cheese at a party, we like to keep it warm and smooth in a crock pot set to the warm setting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
362IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 362IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.