Description
Taco Bell’s legendary nacho cheese sauce brings restaurant-style flavor straight to home kitchens. Creamy, zesty ingredients blend seamlessly to recreate this iconic condiment you’ll drizzle over nachos, fries, and countless Mexican-inspired dishes with delicious authenticity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
Sauce Base:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a velvety base by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, maintaining a gentle sizzle for about 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour into the melted butter, whisking vigorously to eliminate any raw flour essence and create a smooth, golden roux.
- Stream milk into the roux while continuously whisking, preventing potential lumps from forming and allowing the mixture to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, introducing shredded cheddar cheese and stirring until it transforms into a luxurious, silky sauce.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Once the sauce reaches a luscious, uniform consistency, remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Drizzle over nachos, tacos, or any culinary creation craving a decadent cheese experience.
Notes
- Constantly stirring prevents burning and ensures a smooth, lump-free base for your cheese sauce.
- Use low heat and stir gently to create a silky, creamy texture without separating the cheese.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and garlic powder to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version, and use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg