Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.
  3. 3Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Once it's mostly melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix to form a paste.
  5. 5Once it's mostly melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix to form a paste.
  6. 6Once it's mostly melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix to form a paste.
  7. 7After you've cooked out some of the flour, pour in 1 cup of whole milk and whisk well until the flour and butter are fully incorporated into the milk with no lumps.
  8. 8After you've cooked out some of the flour, pour in 1 cup of whole milk and whisk well until the flour and butter are fully incorporated into the milk with no lumps.
  9. 9After you've cooked out some of the flour, pour in 1 cup of whole milk and whisk well until the flour and butter are fully incorporated into the milk with no lumps.
  10. 10Now season with a little salt and cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and whisk to combine.
  11. 11Now season with a little salt and cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and whisk to combine.
  12. 12Now season with a little salt and cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and whisk to combine.
  13. 13To help the mixture thicken, turn the heat up a little and bring the mixture to a boil.
  14. 14To help the mixture thicken, turn the heat up a little and bring the mixture to a boil.
  15. 15To help the mixture thicken, turn the heat up a little and bring the mixture to a boil.
  16. 16You should notice that it thickens quite quickly when you whisk it again.
  17. 17You should notice that it thickens quite quickly when you whisk it again.
  18. 18You should notice that it thickens quite quickly when you whisk it again.
  19. 19Finally, add an entire 8-ounce block of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Finally, add an entire 8-ounce block of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
  21. 21Finally, add an entire 8-ounce block of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
  22. 22Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is beautifully smooth.
  23. 23Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is beautifully smooth.
  24. 24Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is beautifully smooth.
  25. 25The sauce is now ready, and you can serve it with a little green onion for garnish and dip in your favorite tortilla chips.
  26. 26The sauce is now ready, and you can serve it with a little green onion for garnish and dip in your favorite tortilla chips.
  27. 27The sauce is now ready, and you can serve it with a little green onion for garnish and dip in your favorite tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 oz block, grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz block, grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz block, grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • tortilla chips
  • tortilla chips
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

potwhisk

Tips

  • This is called a roux, and it's what's going to make your cheese sauce thicken up.