Easy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 7 slices processed American cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt

This simple nacho cheese sauce recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients to create a restaurant-quality dip from scratch. Achieve the perfect smooth texture and delicious flavor for your tortilla chips. Customize with sliced jalapeños for an extra kick!

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield2 cups, 4

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
7 slices processed American cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms (a roux).
Gradually pour in milk, stirring continuously until the mixture begins to thicken.
Incorporate cheese and salt. Continue to cook and stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth, approximately 15 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade nacho cheese sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 282 kcal
Fat Content: 23 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 1095 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 67 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g