Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Name: Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 8 ounces cheddar cheese or processed American cheese; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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This creamy and flavorful homemade nacho cheese sauce is perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite snacks. Made with butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, and a hint of cayenne pepper, it's easy to whip up and adds a delicious touch to any nacho dish.

Nacho Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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2 tablespoons salted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

8 ounces cheddar cheese or processed American cheese

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low and add in cheese.

Stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

177kcal

8%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

42mg

2%
Sodium

273mg

13%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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