Description
Elevate your snack game with this creamy cheese sauce for nachos—perfectly rich, flavorful, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare by grating the cheese and measuring out all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour continuously until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add the milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until completely melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in jalapeños or using pepper jack cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg