Nacho Cheese Sauce
This homemade nacho cheese sauce is a simple butter-and-flour roux finished with whole milk and freshly shredded cheddar — just $0.26 a serving, ready in 10 minutes, and the smooth, creamy party dip that beats every store-bought jar on the shelf.
Servings: 12
Cost: $3.16, $0.26 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Flour
- 1 ¼ cup Whole Milk
- 8 oz. Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth, combined, and lightly thickened.
- Slowly pour in whole milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Increase the heat slightly and continue whisking as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, whisking after each addition until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in salt.
- If the sauce is thicker than desired, whisk in a little additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve immediately while warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg
