Nacho cheese sauce can be made from a few simple ingredients.
Nachos are a convenient and easy-to-make snack for people of all ages at parties and picnics. Unfortunately, traditional canned cheese sauce for nachos is not very healthy due to chemicals and preservatives added. There are only a few homemade nacho cheese ingredients needed to make a healthier, delicious alternative sauce. Some ingredients are essential, while others are optional and can be added for taste.
Basic Nacho Cheese sauce
To make a basic nacho cheese sauce with few ingredients you will need 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of flour, seven slices of American cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Melt butter and flour in a medium saucepan, then pour in milk and stir until the mixture thickens. Continue stirring and mix in cheese and salt. Continue stirring for 15 minutes. This is not a fancy gourmet recipe, but rather a convenient way to make at home.
Meat Sauce
Add meat to your nacho cheese sauce for a tasty twist on the classic recipe. Crumble up sausage or ground hamburger beef pieces into the cheese sauce. Add onion and garlic to taste as desired. Brown meat pieces in a saucepan before adding it to the basic cheese dip. If using sausage, chop it up into smaller pieces before browning and adding to cheese dip.
Low-Fat Cheese Sauce
Try making a low-fat nacho cheese recipe for a healthier alternative. Your friends will be grateful when you bring such a tasty, healthy snack to parties. Use skim milk or non-fat milk and low-fat cheeses as substitute ingredients. The process is the same, and the taste is nearly identical.
Southwestern-Style Dip
Add diced green chilies for a spicier flavor. Chop up tomatoes and garlic and brown them in a saucepan. Dice tomatoes and add them to the mixture. The red from the tomatoes, white from the onions and green from the chilies makes the nacho cheese sauce festive and attractive. For an even hotter alternative, add salsa or picante sauce. Paprika can be sprinkled on top for a beautiful final touch.
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