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Nacho Cheese covering a hand held chip.
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Ultra Creamy Nacho Cheese

Creamy and flavorful, this recipe creates the Best Homemade Nacho Cheese. Pour over your favortie chips for the ultimate treat with nachos or as an appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican/American
Keyword Nacho Cheese, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Nacho Dip
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/16 tsp chipotle powder *optional (about a pinch)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 1/2 cup half & half
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Into a small bowl add flour, salt, pepper and spices. Mix well.
  • Grate and measure cheese and measure flour. Set aside.
  • Place a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat and add butter. Once melted add in flour mixture. Whisking consistently, cook flour and butter mixture until bubbling around edges, about 3-4 mins. 
  • Slowly whisk in half and half. Cook until simmering for approximately 2 mins.
  • Add in half of the cheese and stir well. Once melted add in remaining cheese.
  • Stir well and cook until cheese is fully melted, about 2 mins. 

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible. 

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 1mg