Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Name: Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup melted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 3 cups cold milk; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.25 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt to taste; 0.5 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 0.25 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 0.25 pound Muenster cheese, shredded

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This nacho cheese sauce recipe is not cheaper and easier to make at home, but what you lose in cost and quantity, you more than make up for in actual food content.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on October 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 servings

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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

Directions

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.
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.
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.

Cook's Note:

Test the dip with the chips you'll be serving them with, since they will affect how much salt you need to add to the dip.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132	Calories
10g	Fat
3g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 168mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 209mg	16%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 83mg	2%

* 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.