5 from 72 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
179 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% 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.