Nacho Cheese Sauce is ridiculously easy to make, and tastes so much better than store bought. Enjoy it as a dip or on a plate of nachos.
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Nacho cheese sauce is so stinkin’ delicious. It is basically a cheese gravy, and what’s not to like about that? This is good as a dip with tortilla chips, or on a giant plate of nachos. However you like it, you are going to love this cheese sauce.
Let’s talk cheese choices. You have many options when it comes to nacho cheese sauce, and they are all delicious in their own unique ways. Velveeta is a processed American cheese, and is a standard option when it comes to nacho cheese sauce. It will be thicker, smoother, and creamier than a shredded cheese. You can also use your standard cheddar cheese or other favorite melting cheese, which will make a thinner, slightly grainer sauce.
Can I use store bought pre-shredded cheese?
Freshly grated cheese is best. The additives in pre-shredded cheese that keep it from clumping impacts its ability to melt.
Cheese Options:
You can use a processed American cheese like Velveeta, or any melting cheese can be made into a nacho cheese sauce including: Cheddar, Colby Jack, or even Mozzarella.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Nacho cheese sauce is best eaten fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat either in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until heated through, or in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious Mexican-food recipes:
- Authentic Carne Asada
- Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos
- Killer Crockpot Carnitas
- Homemade Mexican Churros
- Ultimate Nacho Recipe
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It leaves something to be desired but it’s okay. Still edible
Easy but new to me , I will try it soon , I like to have a variety of dips for adults and children
Normally Rachel, the recipes here are beyond delicious, yummy, great, family approved and make again worthy. I have been a fan of your recipes for years!
This recipe is not one of them. It was bland, boring, tasteless and I ended up throwing it out. It’s just a plain cheese sauce that you would add to macaroni to make Mac and cheese. Nothing about this was nacho worthy. Sorry but it’s a one off recipe.
I use sriracha instead of cayenne and use pepper jack cheese with a little American for smoothness, you could add jalapeños or other peppers to kick it up. I consider this a base recipe!
I agree but you could of saved the sauce for mac and cheese. Recipe needs a little kick like jalapenos or red cayenne or hot chili sauce.
I bet if you diced up some jalapenos and threw them in to this, it would be delicious.
This is amazing, I have always had grainy cheese sauce, this one turned out great and very quick, even my mom liked it, which is saying a lot! Thanks!
I took the time to actually make this because I’m so obsessed with nachos (and because we have a food shortage at the moment in our home in the UK!) and boy, is this amazing!!! It’s outrageously creamy and delicious. Thanks so much!!
So easy to make and so yummy. I did use the Velveeta because well, it is just perfect for this.
This recipe melts my heart!
I used half shredded cheddar and half Velveeta, added a little more milk, cayenne and some garlic powder. Delicious! I love your recipes!
Great video, now all teens can make their own with confidence!
Very good recipe. Thank you for sharing with us.