The BEST Nacho Cheese
Spicy homemade nacho cheese sauce
This creamy, spicy nacho cheese sauce tastes just like movie theater nachos with a silky smooth texture and bold cheesy flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
Sauce
cheddar cheese (shredded)
200 g
milk
180 ml
butter
30 g
all-purpose flour
15 g
chili powder
5 g
paprika
3 g
garlic powder
2 g
onion powder
2 g
yellow mustard
5 ml
salt
3 g
Instructions
Make the roux
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Add the milk
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Melt the cheese
Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
Season the sauce
Stir in chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or drizzle over nachos while hot.
Storage
Reheat gently over low heat or in microwave, adding a splash of milk if too thick. Best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
• For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
• This sauce thickens as it cools; thin with a little milk when reheating.
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