Introducing my go-to nacho cheese sauce recipe that’ll make you the MVP of any gathering!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 cups mixed cheese blend (I love using a combo of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for desired spiciness)
Let’s Get Cooking!
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. As it sizzles, take in that rich, buttery aroma – it’s the start of something amazing!
- Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Keep stirring for about 1 minute until it’s golden and smells slightly nutty.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. This is where the magic happens – you’re creating the base for that perfectly smooth sauce!
- Add the spices (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne) and whisk to combine. The kitchen should be smelling incredible by now!
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add your cheese blend, stirring until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Adjust the consistency if needed. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. Too thin? Let it simmer a bit longer.
Spice It Up (or Down)!
For that perfect medium kick, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne should do the trick. But hey, we all have different heat tolerances! Start with less and add more to taste. Remember, you can always add heat, but you can’t take it away!
Serving Suggestions
Pour this liquid gold over a mountain of tortilla chips, use it as a dip for pretzels, or drizzle it over your homemade burrito bowl. The possibilities are endless!
Pro tip: Keep the sauce warm in a small crockpot to maintain that perfect, dippable consistency throughout your event.
Ready to become a nacho cheese legend? Grab those ingredients and get cooking! And don’t forget to share your cheesy creations with us – we’d love to see how your sauce turned out!
