Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Yield: Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
8oz block sharp cheddar cheese*, grated
Directions:
Melt the butter in a medium size skillet over medium flame. Once the butter is
melted add the flour. Whisk until it combines into a smooth blond paste and
starts to bubble around the edges.
Add the milk to the skillet and
continue whisking. Once the milk is incorporated, raise the heat to high and
bring to a boil. Once the milk has reached a boil, quickly lower the heat and
reduce to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the cayenne pepper and salt and
whisk to combine.
Add the cheese and gently stir,
allowing the cheese to melt. When the cheese is completely melted and the
mixture smooth in consistency, the nacho cheese sauce is ready to serve. Enjoy
immediately, as the sauce will get firm as it sits.
*Be sure to buy a good quality block
of sharp cheddar cheese, then grate it yourself. Those
bags of pre-shredded cheese often have additives in them and you won't get a
creamy result. My favorite brand cheddar is Cracker Barrel.
To reheat: ONLY reheat on the
stovetop in a pan (no microwave here). Heat the cheese in a skillet over medium
low heat until melted and warm. Add 2 tbsp of water and whisk until the cheese
looks smooth and creamy again (adding moisture should restore that creamy
smooth texture).
Borrowed from: http://www.fifteenspatulas.com/homemade-nacho-cheese-sauce/
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