5 from 3 votes
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Cheese sauce so good, it'll make your nachos do a happy dance! Dive into this melty masterpiece that's perfect for game nights, parties, or any dinner fiesta. Say adios to bland snacks and hola to a flavor explosion!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 15 g butter
- 15 g plain flour
- 200 ml milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 100 g cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the plain flour to the saucepan. Stir constantly to form a smooth paste, cooking for about 1-2 minutes. This mixture is called a roux and will act as a thickening agent for the sauce.
- Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and thickened, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the salt and cayenne pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. This usually takes a few minutes.
- Once the cheese sauce reaches the desired consistency and flavor, remove it from the heat. It's now ready to be served with your favorite nachos or other snacks!
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Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, you can cook it a bit longer to thicken it up.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
104mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Vitamin D
1µg
(5%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.