Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate snack-time delight with this Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce, a quick and easy recipe crafted for maximum flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a touch of heat from freshly chopped jalapeño, this velvety-smooth sauce is the perfect combination of creamy, spicy, and savory. A classic roux of butter and flour gives the sauce its rich base, while garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika layer it with bold, irresistible flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a crowd-pleasing nacho cheese sauce that’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over loaded nachos, or pairing with fresh veggies. Whether for game day, movie night, or an afternoon snack, this easy homemade cheese sauce is guaranteed to outshine any store-bought version. Adjust the spice level and consistency to your liking for a personalized cheesy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 small Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour once the butter has melted. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until the mixture is bubbling and smooth, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir until both cheeses are fully melted and integrated into a smooth sauce.
Stir in the finely chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve immediately over tortilla chips or in a serving bowl as a dip. For a thinner consistency, add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.8 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.8 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3041 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1977 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 801 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
