Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
This homemade nacho cheese sauce is perfectly smooth and easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 14
Carbs 4
Protein 7
Yield 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar shredded (~2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 12 oz. can evaporate milk
- 6 oz. Velveeta cheese ~¾ cup
- optional: 4-oz. diced green chilies or 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños highly recommended!
Instructions
- First, shred the cheddar cheese into a large bowl.
- Next, sprinkle the cornstarch onto the cheddar shreds and toss to coat all of the cheese.
- In a small saucepan add the evaporated milk, cheddar, Velveeta, and green chilies. Cook over low/medium heat whisking the whole time until the sauce is smooth. About 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- This recipe was updated on April 30, 2022.
- Freshly shredded cheese is the best option for this sauce.
- Cooking over low heat is the most optimal to ensure that the cheese does not burn and clump up.
- You could add 4-oz. Of a mild salsa if chilies have too much heat.
Watch it
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g