Nachos with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 4 cups tortilla chips; Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole

Tex-Mex · Appetizer · 15 min total

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Crispy tortilla chips smothered in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce make the perfect snack or party appetizer. This easy recipe delivers rich, cheesy goodness in minutes.

5
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups tortilla chips
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole

Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add shredded cheese, salt, and cayenne (if using). Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Arrange tortilla chips on a platter. Pour cheese sauce over chips. Add desired toppings and serve immediately.

Tips

For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
Leftover cheese sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk.
To keep nachos crispy, serve sauce on the side for dipping.

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