ULTIMATE NACHOS WITH HOMEMADE CHEESE SAUCE

Ultimate Nachos with Homemade Cheese Sauce image

Provided by Fran Say

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 c butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 c cold milk
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ancho chili powder
1 pinch salt, to taste
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 lb pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 lb muenster cheese, shredded
1 can(s) diced green chiles, 4 oz.
FOR NACHOS
1 bag(s) tortilla chips
guacamole, see my recipe
8 oz sour cream
1 small diced white onion
1 bunch chopped green onion
1/4 bunch chopped cilantro
salsa or pico de gallo
1 jar(s) sliced jalapenos, drained

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the melted butter. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and all the flour is incorporated, 3-4 minutes.
2. You will want to do these next steps very, very gradually, or your sauce will be grainy. Slowly pour cold milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer on medium, stirring/whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Add in smoked paprika, ground chipotle, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt, stirring well.
3. Reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese, Monterey pepper jack cheese, and Muenster cheese, adding a handful at a time as you whisk; stir until thoroughly melted. Add in diced green chiles. Season with more salt to taste as needed. Serve immediately, or keep on a slow cooker set on low.
4. When ready to serve, drizzle over your favorite tortilla chips, with chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, salsa, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, and my https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/best-quick-easy-guacamole.html?p=1.