Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nacho cheese is a perfect melty and delicious sauce when poured over tortilla chips, this nacho cheese sauce is made with only five ingredients, just 10 minutes, this sauce is ready to be enjoyed.

This from-scratch Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce is made with only five all-natural ingredients, and takes 10 minutes to make. Perfect for football snacking!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese* grated

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
2. Once the butter is melted add the flour.
3. Whisk until it combines into a smooth blond paste and starts to bubble around the edges.
4. Add the milk to the skillet and continue whisking.
5. Once the milk is incorporated, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
6. Once the milk has reached a boil, quickly lower the heat and reduce to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Add the cayenne pepper and salt and whisk to combine.
8. Turn off the heat, and remove the skillet from the stove**. Add the cheese and gently stir, allowing the cheese to melt.
9. When the cheese is completely melted and the mixture smooth in consistency, the nacho cheese sauce is ready to serve. Enjoy immediately, as the sauce will get firm as it sits.

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