The Ultimate Cheesy Nacho Sauce Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
9 mins
Total Time:
19 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 large bowl

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupsmilk, divided

  • 3cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened

  • 3tablespoonssour cream

  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel®), drained slightly

  • 2teaspoonschili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin, or more to taste

  • 1teaspoonpaprika, or more to taste

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or more to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste. Whisk in 3/4 cup milk; cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Stir Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream into milk mixture until smooth, about 1 minute. Add remaining milk, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and paprika; cook and stir until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
13g
64%
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
486mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
12g
23%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
307mg
24%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
126mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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