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

When it comes to satisfying your craving for comfort food, nothing beats a good old plate of nachos smothered in rich and creamy cheese sauce. Whether you're hosting a party, having a movie night at home, or just looking for a tasty snack, nacho cheese sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. Now, you can skip the store-bought, processed cheese and make your own real nacho cheese sauce from scratch with this simple and delicious recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup milk, or more as needed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until paste forms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in milk gradually until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and hot sauce into milk mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Nutrition

    130 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 49mg