Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
This creamy nacho cheese sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending rich flavors and velvety texture that elevate your favorite snacks. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe ensures you’ll have everyone coming back for more! Customize it with spices or toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy the cheesy goodness over nachos, tacos, or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup jalapeƱos (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your mise en place by gathering all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Gradually whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until smooth and golden.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and mix in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses along with spices until melted and smooth.
- Fold in jalapeƱos if desired for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg