Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Tortilla chips covered with a hot cheese sauce, salsa and sliced jalapeños. Four servings in 20 minutes.
Making Nachos with Cheese Sauce
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the milk a splash at a time, whisking, then simmer for 3 minutes until thick.
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Take off the heat and stir in the cheese, mustard powder and paprika until smooth.
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Pile the chips on a large plate, pour over the sauce and top with the salsa and jalapeños.
Tips for Making Nachos with Cheese Sauce
- Take the sauce off the heat before adding the cheese.
- Spread the chips on a wide plate for more coverage.
- Serve at once; the chips soften within minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Guacamole
- Soured cream
- Black beans
- Lime wedges
Leftovers and Storage
The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk. Chips are best fresh.
Nachos with Cheese Sauce: Questions and Answers
How long does Nachos with Cheese Sauce take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Nachos with Cheese Sauce?
Take the sauce off the heat before adding the cheese. Spread the chips on a wide plate for more coverage. Serve at once; the chips soften within minutes.
What should I serve with Nachos with Cheese Sauce?
Guacamole; Soured cream; Black beans; Lime wedges.
How should Nachos with Cheese Sauce be stored?
The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk. Chips are best fresh.
Is Nachos with Cheese Sauce suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Nachos with Cheese Sauce?
About 656 kcal per serving, with 21 g protein, 53 g carbohydrate and 40 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nachos with Cheese Sauce Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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