How to Make Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a big bowl of crispy, crunchy tortilla chips smothered in warm, gooey nacho cheese sauce. Whether you're hosting a party, snacking during a movie night, or just craving some cheesy goodness, this homemade nacho cheese sauce recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Forget about the store-bought cheese sauces loaded with preservatives and artificial ingredients. With just a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients, you can whip up a deliciously creamy, flavorf...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ¼ pound Muenster cheese, shredded

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon flour. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and all the flour is incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Slowly pour cold milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, ground chipotle, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sharp Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Muenster cheese, a handful at a time; stir until thoroughly melted. Season with salt to taste.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 209mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 83mg