Best Real 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

NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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Here's a simple cheese sauce to spread over tortilla chips. Add some jalapenos to spice things up a bit.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
7 slices processed American cheese
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture thickens. Stirring constantly, mix in cheese and salt. Continue to cook and stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1095.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

REAL NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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Great on any Mexican dish. I use any leftover cheese sauce to make enchiladas.

Provided by leeleeb

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup milk, or more as needed
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until paste forms, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in milk gradually until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and hot sauce into milk mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency. Keep warm until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 0.9 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.

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