How to Make Nacho Cheese Sauce with Jalapeno - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for the perfect party snack to impress your guests? This delicious and creamy nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno is just what you need! Whether you're hosting a game night, movie marathon, or a fiesta, this easy-to-make sauce will take your nachos to the next level.

There's nothing quite like the combination of smooth, gooey cheese and spicy jalapenos to elevate your nacho experience. This recipe promises to deliver a kick of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
  • ¼ teaspoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir flour into onion mixture until vegetables are evenly coated. Pour in milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add processed cheese food, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 15 minutes more. Stir in pickled jalapeno juice.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 107mg