How to Make Nacho Cheese Sauce
Pour the milk into the saucepan., Add the butter to the other saucepan., Sprinkle flour into the melted butter., Pour the warm milk into the flour paste., Add the cheese to the thickened mixture., Tip in the hot sauce and cayenne pepper., Serve.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pour the milk into the saucepan.
Heat over medium heat.
When bubbles begin to form, remove from the heat. -
Step 2: Add the butter to the other saucepan.
Melt over medium-low heat. , Stir to form a thickened paste. , Pour in gradually, whisking in the milk as you tip it.
The sauce will thicken over 5 minutes, as you continue to stir. , Whisk through to help it melt in. , Stir through.
Then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Do a taste test; add more of any of these seasonings if needed. , Pour the sauce over the pre-arranged nachos. -
Step 3: Sprinkle flour into the melted butter.
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Step 4: Pour the warm milk into the flour paste.
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Step 5: Add the cheese to the thickened mixture.
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Step 6: Tip in the hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
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Step 7: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Heat over medium heat.
When bubbles begin to form, remove from the heat.
Melt over medium-low heat. , Stir to form a thickened paste. , Pour in gradually, whisking in the milk as you tip it.
The sauce will thicken over 5 minutes, as you continue to stir. , Whisk through to help it melt in. , Stir through.
Then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Do a taste test; add more of any of these seasonings if needed. , Pour the sauce over the pre-arranged nachos.
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