Homemade Nacho Cheese

A quick and easy homemade nacho sauce that you'll find yourself making again and again as you invent excuses to eat it.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: cups

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Michelle

Melt butter in a medium size heavy pot while you dice onion. Add onion to the pot once butter is hot and saute 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup onion
Add flour and stir, cooking 2-3 minutes while stirring to help break down the onion.
3 tablespoons flour
Add milk slowly, whisking to avoid any lumps forming.
2 cups milk
Once all milk is incorporated and warm but not boiling, add hot sauce then shredded cheese one handful at a time, stirring between additions to melt cheese before adding any more.
1 tablespoon hot sauce, 4 cups cheddar cheese
Once the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, ad the jalapeno if you plan to use it. Then remove from the heat and serve.
1/2 roasted jalapeno

Use more hot sauce to kick up the flavor to your preference. I love using chipotle sauce to give it a smoky kick.
Feel free to make this nacho cheese sauce your own by adding your favorite flavors from sausage to taco seasoning to salsa and more.
Store any leftovers in the fridge. When reheating, do so gently over low heat.
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