4.7 from 48 votes
Nacho Cheese Sauce for Game Day Snacks (you'll never buy it again!)
This is a basic easy to make nacho cheese sauce. Dip your chips right into the bowl or drizzle the cheese over a plate of favorite nacho toppings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Add onion and sauté until fragrant and soft. Add Garlic and blend into onions.
- Add flour incorporating into the onion mixture, stirring for about 2 minutes (mix will be thick). Add milk and begin adding cheese one cup at a time. Stir until melted and warm (approximately 5 minutes).
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.