Nacho Cheese Sauce
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Nacho Cheese Sauce
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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
Instructions
- Slice the cheese into cubes and put in a large bowl.
- Pour in entire can of Rotel Tomatoes.
- Melt in microwave on high, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes until fully melted.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.