Nut-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this Nut-Free Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce, a velvety and flavorful delight perfect for dipping, drizzling, or topping your favorite nachos. Crafted without nuts, this recipe combines the richness of melted cheddar and cream cheese with a medley of spices like paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick. The optional addition of finely chopped jalapeño brings a customizable heat that will tantalize your taste buds. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy homemade cheese sauce is ideal for satisfying cravings on game day or at casual gatherings. Whether served as a decadent dip or smoothed over tortilla chips, this nut-free nacho cheese sauce guarantees irresistibly creamy results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a thick paste, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Whisk continuously until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until fully incorporated.
If using, add the finely chopped jalapeño to the sauce and stir well.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately as a dip or drizzled over nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2956 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.2 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 2131 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
