Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce in just 5 Minutes! Recipe
Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for a delicious Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce that you can make in just 5 minutes! Perfect for dipping, drizzling over nachos, or adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roux
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
Whisk Milk
- 1 1/2 cup Whole milk (1 & 1/2 cup separated )
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon English mustard
Melt Cheese
- 1.5 cups Cheddar (shredded (approx))
Instructions
- Roux – Add oil, butter, and garlic to a saucepan and heat gently. Add the flour and cook while stirring for a minute.
- Whisk milk – Slowly whisk one cup of milk in to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- Melt cheese – Stir in salt, paprika, mustard, and cheese. Whisk until melted. Add warm milk while whisking for consistency. If cheese doesn’t melt completely, add a splash of milk and heat briefly. Serve hot.
Notes
- This sauce is best served immediately while hot and fresh.
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less paprika or mustard to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce, Quick Cheese Sauce, Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe
