5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
A quick and creamy 5-minute nacho cheese sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese, lightly seasoned with salt and chili powder. Perfect for drizzling over nachos, veggies, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter (28g)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (15g)
- 1 cup whole milk (8 fl oz / 237ml)
- 6 oz. medium cheddar cheese, shredded (170g, about 1.5 cups)
- ¼ tsp salt (about 0.6g)
- ¼ tsp chili powder (about 0.5g)
Instructions
- Whisk: Add the butter and flour to a small sauce pot and heat over medium heat. Whisk the mixture continuously until it becomes bubbly and foamy, cooking for about 60 seconds to form a roux.
- Simmer: Gradually whisk in the milk, then increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a simmer while whisking. Allow it to thicken until it can coat the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese one handful at a time until fully melted and smooth. If necessary, place the pot over low heat briefly to help the cheese melt. Avoid overheating to prevent separation.
- Season: Stir in salt and chili powder, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in a small splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
Notes
- Use medium cheddar for a balance of flavor and meltability.
- Do not overheat the cheese sauce once the cheese is melted to avoid graininess.
- The sauce can be thinned with additional milk if it becomes too thick after cooling.
- This cheese sauce pairs well with tortilla chips, steamed vegetables, or drizzled over baked potatoes.
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