Description
Indulge in this creamy cheese sauce for nachos, a quick and easy dip that transforms any snack into a flavorful fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Add garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir well to incorporate all flavors.
- Serve immediately over crispy tortilla chips or in a bowl for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently over low heat while stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg