Best 7 Homemade Nacho Cheese Recipes

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Nacho cheese is a creamy, cheesy sauce that is the perfect topping for nachos, tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. It can be made easily at home with just a few simple ingredients. While there are many different recipes for homemade nacho cheese, the best recipe is the one that suits your taste buds. Some recipes call for a blend of cheeses, while others use just one type of cheese. Some recipes are made with milk, while others use cream or evaporated milk. And some recipes add spices, such as chili powder or cumin, to give the cheese a more flavorful kick. No matter what recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER NACHOS



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For a loaded appetizer, try Rachael Ray's Super Nachos recipe with pico de gallo, beef, beans, cheese and more, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 bags corn tortilla chips in 2 colors or different flavors, such as blue corn, red corn, yellow corn, lime flavored, chili flavored or black bean chips -- pick 2 favorites
4 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for medium to hot heat level
1 small white onion, chopped
1/4 cup, 2 handfuls, cilantro leaves, finely chopped -- substitute parsley if cilantro is not to your liking
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground sirloin
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dark chili powder
1 1/2 ground cumin, half a palmful
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce, giving you medium to hot heat level
1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3/4 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded, about 2 1/2 cups
Sour cream
Chopped scallions
Chopped black olives
Diced pimento
Sliced avocado, dressed with lemon juice
Hot pepper sauces

Steps:

  • Arrange a mixture of 2 varieties of corn chips on a very large platter or use your broiler pan as a platter.
  • Combine salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside for flavors to marry.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, garlic, onion and peppers to the pan and saute 2 minutes, then add meat and crumble with wooden spoon. Season meat with salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper sauce. Cook meat 5 minutes, then stir in beans and reduce heat to low.
  • In a medium sauce pot, melt butter and add flour to it. Cook flour and butter 1 to 2 minutes over moderate heat, then whisk in milk. When milk comes to a bubble, stir in cheese with a wooden spoon. Remove cheese sauce from the heat.
  • Pour cheese sauce evenly over the massive spread of chips and top evenly with beef and beans and the pico de gallo. UBER NACHOS! Serve immediately as is or, garnish with your choice of extra toppings from the toppings list.

NACHO CHEESE DIP



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With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while visiting or watching a movie. -Dawn Taylor, Milton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound bulk spicy pork or Mexican-style sausage
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 pound American cheese, cubed
3/4 cup salsa
Tortilla chips or raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe container, cook sausage, green pepper and onion on high for 1-2 minutes or until sausage is fully cooked; drain. Add the cheese and salsa. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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This nacho cheese sauce recipe is not cheaper and easier to make at home, but what you lose in cost and quantity, you more than make up for in actual food content.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup melted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 cups cold milk
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
¼ teaspoon ancho chile powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
¼ pound Muenster cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon flour. Whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and all the flour is incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Slowly pour cold milk into the butter mixture, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, ground chipotle, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sharp Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Muenster cheese, a handful at a time; stir until thoroughly melted. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 168.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY NACHO DIP



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A quick and easy dip that everyone loves. Doubling the recipe yields enough for a party. It is great with plain chips or nachos. Sliced black olives may be used as an additional topping.

Provided by DOXIEMAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning. Spread the mixture into a pie dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the mixture in an even layer. Top the cheese with the tomatoes and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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Here's a simple cheese sauce to spread over tortilla chips. Add some jalapenos to spice things up a bit.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
7 slices processed American cheese
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture thickens. Stirring constantly, mix in cheese and salt. Continue to cook and stir until cheese has melted and all ingredients are well blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1095.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

REAL HOMEMADE NACHO CHEESE SAUCE



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Found this recipe on "How to cook like your grandmother" Blog. No Velvetta(yuk) no processed cheese. Real cheese real ingredients. Serve hot as it will set when cool.

Provided by Luchi69

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk (regular milk will work)
1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/8 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy bottom sauce pan.
  • Stir in the corn starch.
  • Add the milk. (regular milk will work also).
  • Add cream cheese stir until it's melted and smooth.
  • Add the cheddar and stir until it is well melted.
  • Add the Monterey Jack and stir again.
  • Stir in hot sauce and paprika.
  • Enjoy over tortilla chips or veggies.

ULTIMATE NACHO RECIPE



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This is the Ultimate Nacho Recipe! Crispy chips with melted cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and all of your favorite toppings.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces tortilla chips
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
15 ounce can refried beans
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
1/3 cup sliced olives
1/2 cup fresh salsa
1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 cup sliced or pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes until beef is fully cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add in taco seasoning, stir, and cook 60-90 seconds.
  • Pour in water and add in refried beans. Stir to combine and cook until heated through. Keep warm.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet (or other desired oven-safe baking dish including a 9x13 pan, cast iron skillet, or even a pie plate).
  • Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the chips. Dot with the beef and bean mixture. Top with remaining 2 cups of cheese.
  • Bake in the 350 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from heat and add additional toppings as desired. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. A block of sharp cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use a blend of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack and pepper jack.
  • Shred the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Cook the cheese over low heat. This will help to prevent it from clumping and scorching.
  • Stir the cheese constantly. This will help to ensure that it melts smoothly and evenly.
  • Add milk or cream to thin out the cheese, if necessary. You can also add spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or garlic powder, to taste.
  • Serve the cheese immediately, while it is still warm and melty.

Conclusion:

Homemade nacho cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, and game days. You can also use it to top your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, homemade nacho cheese is sure to be a hit.

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