5.0 from 3 votes
Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
Thanks to this Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe, there's no need to wait in line at that concession stand!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute until it starts to turn golden.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve warm with your favorite nachos, vegetables, or as a dip for other snacks.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
868IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
478mg
(48%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 868IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 478mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.