Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; ¼ tsp salt; A good pinch of garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); ½ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 oz. Velveeta or other American-style cheese, cut into small pieces

Instructions

Prep:2minCook:10min

Want real nacho cheese sauce at home? This version uses a quick roux plus both Cheddar and processed cheese so it’s extra cheesy but still smooth and shiny, like the kind you get at a stadium.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:11:22 GMT