Nacho Cheese Sauce
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Nacho Cheese Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by combining butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat to prepare a roux, which thickens the sauce. After cooking the roux briefly, milk is slowly whisked in and heated to a simmer, thickening the mixture so it coats the back of a spoon. The pan is then removed from heat, and shredded cheddar cheese is added gradually to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth texture. The sauce is seasoned lightly with salt and served immediately while warm. Additional milk can be added if the sauce becomes too thick.
This cheese sauce works well for nachos, as a dip, or as a creamy topping for various dishes. Its consistency and mild sharpness depend on the quality of cheddar used and the gradual incorporation technique.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk whole
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the flour and butter to a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat and whisk the ingredients together until they are combined and slightly thickened. Whisk and cook for about 1 minute.
- Then whisk in the milk. Turn the heat up slightly and allow the milk to simmer while you're still whisking. Heat until the mixture has thickened enough to coat a soap. Then remove from the heat.
- Then gradually whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese a little at a time until it's all added and well combined. If the cheese sauce is too thicken, gradually add in more milk until the sauce is the consistency that you prefer.
- Stir in the salt and then serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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