Quick & Creamy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce (5-Minute Recipe)
Make a rich, smooth nacho cheese sauce from scratch in under five minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a velvety dip perfect for chips, fries, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve warm over your favorite snacks.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy.
- For a spicier dip, increase the cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Keep the heat low when adding cheese to prevent the sauce from separating or becoming oily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35
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