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Nacho Cheese Sauce

Cultural Context

Nacho cheese sauce has its roots in Tex-Mex cuisine, often served in American sports venues and casual dining establishments. It embodies the spirit of sharing and indulgence, commonly enjoyed at parties and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with some recipes incorporating different cheeses or spices, making it a versatile favorite worldwide.

MexicanMXother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk
6 oz. medium cheddar, shredded (about 1.5 cups)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chili powder

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese melts easily.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Add the butter and flour to a small sauce pot. Heat and whisk the butter and flour together until they become bubbly and foamy. Continue to cook and whisk the bubbly mixture for about 60 seconds.

2

Whisk the milk into the flour and butter mixture. Turn the heat up slightly and allow the milk to come to a simmer while whisking. When it reaches a simmer, the mixture will thicken. Once it's thick enough to coat a spoon, turn off the heat.

3

Stir in the shredded cheddar, one handful at a time, until melted into the sauce. If needed, place the pot over a low flame to help the cheese melt. Do not over heat the cheese sauce.

4

Once all the cheese is melted into the sauce, stir in the salt and chili powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, simply whisk in an additional splash of milk.

Cooking Techniques

meltingwhiskingstirring

Equipment Needed

sauce potwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cheese DipQueso
Local Name: salsa de queso nacho

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