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. 2Once it's mostly melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix to form a paste.
  3. 3After 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.
  4. 4Now season with a little salt and cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and whisk to combine.
  5. 5To help the mixture thicken, turn the heat up a little and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6You should notice that it thickens quite quickly when you whisk it again.
  7. 7Finally, add an entire 8-ounce block of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
  8. 8Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is beautifully smooth.
  9. 9The 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 all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 oz block, grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • green onion
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

potwhisk

Tips

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