Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

Name: Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream (or use more milk); 4 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1–2 teaspoons pickled jalapeño juice (optional); Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional: 1/2 pound browned ground beef; Optional: 1/2 pound browned ground sausage; Optional: 1/2 cup diced green chilies; Optional: 1/4 cup diced pickled jalapeños; Optional: 1 cup Rotel-style tomatoes with green chilies, drained; Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

A rich, creamy homemade nacho cheese sauce made from scratch with real sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, milk, cream, and simple seasonings for chips, pretzels, baked potatoes, tacos, and more.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:06:42 GMT