5-Min Nacho Cheese Sauce
A silky, pourable nacho cheese sauce built on sharp cheddar, butter, and a whisper of jalapeño heat. Spoon it over chips, nachos, or anything that needs a cheese blanket.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add minced jalapeño and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds — don't let it brown.
Step 3
Pour in milk and whisk until steaming, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese in handfuls until melted and smooth.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour into a serving bowl.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- serving bowl
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