4.7 from 162 votes
Nacho Cheese Sauce
This Nacho Cheese Sauce showcases how simple ingredients can come together to make a delectable, versatile and flavorful sauce! Made with just 5 ingredients, in just 10 minutes, it's guaranteed to replace any store bought version you can find!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounce Velveeta or shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Make Roux: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, while whisking continuously to remove the raw flour taste.
- Finish: Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese and cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Add the hot sauce and stir.
- Serve: Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Make sure when making the roux, to whisk constantly to remove any lumps.
- For a gluten free version, use cornstarch in place of flour.
- Not a fan of hot sauce? Leave it out! I find it adds a nice kick of flavor, but the choice is yours.
- After your nacho cheese sauce has cooled to room temperature, transfer it into an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, and then reheated in a saucepan over low heat when ready to use.
- I don't recommend freezing this sauce as the consistency, texture and flavor will change.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
557IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.