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Nacho Cheese Sauce
This easy Nacho Cheese Sauce comes together in 5 minutes or less with just 4 ingredients - and no roux! It's perfect for nachos or as a spicy dipping sauce, and you can easily control the heat depending on how many jalapeños you add.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- salt
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos or to taste (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cheddar cheese and cornstarch. Toss until cheese is evenly coated.
- Stir in evaporated milk and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt). Heat over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in jalapeños. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep warm until serving time. Or, transfer to a slow cooker on the "warm" setting for serving.
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Notes
- Shredded cheese: It’s okay to use pre-shredded cheese here. Although they are tossed with agents to prevent the cheese from sticking together, it will still melt and thicken up fine.
- Jalapeños: Look for diced jalapeños or buy whole or sliced and chop up yourself. I love San Marcos brand. I add just 1 tablespoon if I'm serving kids.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups Nacho Cheese Dip.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat over low heat on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25 cup
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
274mg
(11%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.