Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Directions

  1. 1Toss the freshly shredded cheese with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. 2Warm the evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
  3. 3Slowly whisk in the cheese a little at a time until smooth and melted.
  4. 4Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and jalapeño juice.
  5. 5Add chopped pickled jalapeños if desired.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 cups mild cheddar
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
  • 3 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp jalapeño juice
  • chopped pickled jalapeños

Equipment

bowlsaucepan

Tips

  • If the sauce thickens when reheating, just add a splash of milk to thin it back out.
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