EASY TO COOK

🧀✨ Nacho Cheese Sauce ✨🧀

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This creamy, cheesy Nacho Cheese Sauce is the perfect topping for your favorite snacks! Whether you’re drizzling it over nachos, dipping chips, or adding it to a delicious plate of fries, this sauce is quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 🍞 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 1 cup whole milk
  • 🧀 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 🌶️ 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 🌶️ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🌶️ 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 🌿 1 tbsp chopped jalapeños (optional, for added spice)

📝 Directions:

  1. Melt the Butter: 🧈 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Make the Roux: 🍞 Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Continue whisking for about 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. This is your roux, which will help thicken the sauce.
  3. Add the Milk: 🥛 Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Cheese: 🧀 Lower the heat to medium-low, and slowly add the shredded cheese, one handful at a time. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Season the Sauce: 🌶️ Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and garlic powder. If you’re using chopped jalapeños, stir them in as well. Continue stirring until everything is well combined.
  6. Serve: 🍽️ Serve your Nacho Cheese Sauce warm, drizzled over nachos, fries, or your favorite snack. You can also use it as a dip for tortilla chips.

🍽 Serve:

Enjoy your delicious, creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce, perfect for adding a cheesy kick to any snack!

⏱ Preparation Time: 5 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: About 2 cups
🔥 Calories: 150 kcal per 1/4 cup serving

💡 Notes:

  • If the sauce thickens too much as it cools, simply reheat it gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Feel free to customize the cheese blend with your favorite cheeses like pepper jack, Gouda, or even a bit of cream cheese for extra creaminess.

Enjoy your delightful Nacho Cheese Sauce! 🧀✨