Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

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4.34 from 12 votes

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

This homemade nacho cheese sauce is perfectly smooth and easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Servings:

Author: Linley Hanson

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.

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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.

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