Description
This is a simple recipe for a nacho cheese sauce that mimics the flavor of your favorite restaurant version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat and add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt to taste.
Notes
- Serve warm over tortilla chips.
- You can add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Nacho Cheese Sauce, Cheese Sauce Recipe, Copycat Nacho Cheese