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Nacho Cheese
This Nacho Cheese recipe is the genuine Velveeta based topping that is full of nostalgia and amazing flavor! It's so simple to whip up and tastes way better than store-bought.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon jarred jalapenos, minced (optional)
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt.
- Whisk in the flour to make a roux and stir until a paste forms.
- Slowly whisk in the milk.
- Add in the cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, and diced jalepenos. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is warmed through.
- Serve warm with chips!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
757IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
379mg
(38%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 379mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.