Amazing 13-Minute Nacho Cheese
A quick and creamy nacho cheese sauce perfect for elevating your snack game.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble gently.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts completely.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over nachos.
Notes
For best results, keep the heat low while melting the cheese to avoid a gritty texture. Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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