Nacho Cheese Sauce

Incredibly melty, cheesy, and luxurious, this cheese sauce is a showstopper every time it comes to the table. Great for nachos, pretzels, or fresh veggies!

Cooking Tip

You can stir in some chopped jalapenos or cayenne pepper for a kick of heat!

Yield6 servings

Serving size0.25 cups

Perfect forOne-pot, Quick & easy

Dietary preferencesVegetarian

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt your butter then add your flour and whisk together; it should be a wet sand consistency. Cook for about two minutes whisking as needed so the flour doesn’t brown. Add the milk slowly while whisking then continue to whisk while your milk comes up to a simmering temperature.
The milk will begin to thicken while you whisk, once it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon remove your pan from the heat and add the shredded cheese. Mix well and taste once the cheese is melted, add salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

183Calories

14.0 Total Fat (g)

9.0Saturated Fat (g)

337.0Sodium (mg)

5.0Carbs (g)

0.5 Dietary Fiber (g)

8.0Protein (g)

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