Nacho Cheese Sauce

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5

72 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    179 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Nacho Cheese Sauce

This Nacho Cheese Sauce combines Velveeta cheese and Rotel tomatoes with green chilies to create a smooth, creamy dip with mild heat and tomato flavor. Melting the cheese and tomatoes together produces a velvety warm sauce perfect for dipping tortilla chips. The simple technique ensures an easy, comforting snack or appetizer with a familiar and cheesy finish enhanced by the subtle spice of the chilies.

Description

Nacho Cheese Sauce is made by melting Velveeta cheese cubes together with a can of Rotel tomatoes that include diced green chilies. The mixture is warmed in the microwave, with periodic stirring, until fully melted and smooth. The chilies add a mild but noticeable heat and a touch of freshness from the tomatoes, complementing the creamy, mild cheese base.

This produces a gooey and thick sauce ideal to serve alongside tortilla chips. The sauce’s texture is silky and creamy with small pieces of tomato and chilies dispersed throughout, providing a slight tang and gentle spice.

This sauce is best served warm and fresh, making it a convenient and familiar side for parties or casual snacking.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies

Instructions

  1. Slice the cheese into cubes and put in a large bowl. 
  2. Pour in entire can of Rotel Tomatoes. 
  3. Melt in microwave on high, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes until fully melted.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 1206mg (50%) Potassium 390mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 825IU (17%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 455mg (46%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 1206mg 50%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 825IU 17%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 455mg 46%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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