Description
Replicate the famous Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Sauce at home with this simple and quick recipe. It’s a creamy, smooth cheese sauce with a kick of spice, perfect for drizzling over nachos or as a dip for your favorite snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flavor.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Mix in salt, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Cook for a few minutes until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Adjust the seasonings to match your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg