Best Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipes

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HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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This nacho cheese sauce recipe is not cheaper and easier to make at home, but what you lose in cost and quantity, you more than make up for in actual food content.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup melted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 cups cold milk
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
¼ pound Muenster cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon flour. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and all the flour is incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Slowly pour cold milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, ground chipotle, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sharp Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Muenster cheese, a handful at a time; stir until thoroughly melted. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 168.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

REAL HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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Found this recipe on "How to cook like your grandmother" Blog. No Velvetta(yuk) no processed cheese. Real cheese real ingredients. Serve hot as it will set when cool.

Provided by Luchi69

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk (regular milk will work)
1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/8 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy bottom sauce pan.
  • Stir in the corn starch.
  • Add the milk. (regular milk will work also).
  • Add cream cheese stir until it's melted and smooth.
  • Add the cheddar and stir until it is well melted.
  • Add the Monterey Jack and stir again.
  • Stir in hot sauce and paprika.
  • Enjoy over tortilla chips or veggies.

HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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We LOVE nachos so this recipe was born because we ran out of the canned nacho cheese sauce and nobody wanted to go to the store, haha. Easy and simple ingredients that comes together quick! The cayenne pepper really adds a punch on the back of the palate so adjust to your preferred flavor. You can always add more but can't take away! My 10 year old LOVES this recipe!

Provided by Chrissy Hackley @Chrissy_Hackley

Categories     Dips

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk
8 ounce(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or less depending on preferred spicy level
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt, or less depending on preference

Steps:

  • In medium pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Continue to whisk and cook 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • While whisking, slowly add 1 cup of milk. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Should be a smooth sauce, if too thick add more milk until desired consistency, up to 1/2 cup.
  • Whisk in seasonings. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese and stir until smooth. If too thick for your preference, you can always add more milk a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Great as is on tortilla chips, or on cooked broccoli & cauliflower or any recipe that calls for a cheese sauce! Sometimes we build deluxe nacho plates with this sauce using taco toppings!

HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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This is a revision of a recipe that I found on this site. The former recipe called six pounds of cheese so I broke the recipe down and added other ingredients for flavor. This makes enough for a family of four to six. Regular Velveeta makes a nice sauce for vegetables.

Provided by dbrhnewman

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese or 1 lb regular Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients together in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 30% power or defrost power for approximately 8 minutes, stopping every two to three minutes to stir. Serve with nacho chips or use over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 168.1, Sodium 1744.2, Carbohydrate 12.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 19.7

HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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This was so fast and easy, and it was delicious. I'm glad I doubled this recipe, but I'll post it as written. Recipe courtesy of Fifteen Spatulas.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     High In...

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and whisk until combined into paste that bubbles and starts to thicken.
  • Add the milk to skillet and continue whisking. Once the milk is incorporated, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • As soon as it boils, lower the heat and reduce to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken gently.
  • Add the cayenne pepper and salt and whisk to combine.
  • Add the cheese and gently stir, allowing the cheese to melt. When the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth in consistency, the nacho cheese sauce is ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 575.1, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 16.5

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