Name: Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup of milk; 1 tablespoon of butter; 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika; 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper to taste

Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Patricia Resendez Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup of milk
1 tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir well to combine. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let the cheese sauce cool for a few minutes before serving with nachos or your favorite snacks.