Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 3 cups cold milk; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt to taste; 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 pound Muenster cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 pound Muenster cheese, shredded

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.
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.
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup melted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, 3 cups cold milk, and more.

Yes, Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

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