Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
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Nacho Cheese Sauce

By: MARY ANN PUTMAN 
"Here's a simple cheese sauce to spread over tortilla chips. Add some jalapenos to spice things up a bit."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (327)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Salty Dog
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 7 slices processed American cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture thickens. Stirring constantly, mix in cheese and salt. Continue to cook and stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 22.5g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by Chef Boyar-G   view full review
This recipe is not for a fancy cheese dip which includes gourmet cheeses and special...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by TEEBEE2002   view full review
This is a good "standard cheese sauce" recipe. My kids said it was not cheesy enough, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by CAROL46   view full review
I have been looking for a good cheese sauce for a long time and I have finally found it. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by Scrubsessed nino   view full review
This is one of the best nacho cheeses i've ever had! A bit of mustard gives more zing and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
I only give this three stars because it had a nice consistency, but it really only deserves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by Maria   view full review
DELICIOUS. I have been looking for a nacho cheese recipe similar to Velveeta, because here in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by AMWBAYONNE   view full review
This sauce was very easy and quick to make. This is one of the best cheese sauces that I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by ___   view full review
This is wonderful! I needed a cheese sauce for a recipe. It deosn't need the salt. I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
I was very pleased with the consistency of this sauce. I used 2% singles which didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by kenzie   view full review
I made some cheese fries and there so good..

 

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