Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

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

Chef John's Chicken a la King

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 131.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 6.5g 32%

Cholesterol: 31.4mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 404.1IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 8.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 208.8mg 21%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 10.8mg 4%

Potassium: 82.7mg 2%

Sodium: 168.3mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 92.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.