Nacho Cheese Sauce

Name: Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep/total time: 10 min.

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This nacho cheese sauce recipe gives you a smooth, creamy, cheesy and rich sauce with a little heat, just like the stuff they use at stadiums and ballparks. Ours is made with all-natural ingredients and can be ready in 10 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 120 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

Ooey-gooey cheddar cheese meets cumin and chili powder for a thick and creamy queso dip with a little kick. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips in and also great for drizzling on top of loaded nachos for a cheesy finish. —Dianna Smith, Newport, Tennessee

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