Description
Smooth, creamy Taco Bell-style nacho cheese sauce you can make at home in minutes. Perfectly spiced, melty, and irresistibly dip-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbling but not browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best results and smooth melting.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper.
- Add a splash of jalapeño juice or hot sauce for extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg