Nacho Cheese Sauce
Homemade classic nacho cheese sauce is the ultimate topping for chips. Use it on tacos or fries or serve as a dipping sauce with pretzels.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons butter
- 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1cup whole milk
- 8ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Melt the butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk to incorporate. Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking frequently.Step 3
While gently whisking, slowly add the milk.Step 4
Bring the sauce (now a béchamel) to a simmer, then remove from the heat and add the grated cheese. Whisk gently as it melts. The sauce should be creamy. If it seems too thick, add a small amount of water and gently whisk until you find the proper consistency.Step 5
Add cayenne, salt, and cumin (if desired) to taste.Step 6
Ladle onto chips, tacos, burritos, french fries, or anything else you can think of! Serve immediately.