Best 3 Nacho Cheese Sauce With Jalapeno Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate cheesy delight with our tantalizing nacho cheese sauce, a culinary masterpiece that will elevate your nacho experience to new heights. This velvety smooth sauce, brimming with rich, cheesy flavor, is the perfect accompaniment to crispy tortilla chips, adding an irresistible gooeyness that will leave you craving more. But that's not all; this versatile sauce can also be used as a flavorful topping for tacos, burritos, nachos, and even as a dip for your favorite appetizers. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you can create this delectable sauce in no time, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this cheesy extravaganza that is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

NACHO CHEESE SAUCE WITH JALAPENO

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Here's a simple jalapeno cheese sauce for chip dipping or for over tacos or anything needing a cheesy sauce with a kick.

Provided by duboo

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
¼ teaspoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice

Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir flour into onion mixture until vegetables are evenly coated. Pour in milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add processed cheese food, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 15 minutes more. Stir in pickled jalapeno juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 246 mg, Sugar 3 g

THE ORIGINAL NACHOS

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The first nachos were said to have been invented in Piedras Negras, Mexico, in 1940, with just three ingredients. As the story goes, a group of women walked into the Victory Club in Piedras outside business hours. Aiming to please, Ignacio Anaya, the maître d'hôtel known as Nacho, ran to the kitchen and made a quick appetizer with ingredients he found. Today's nachos know no end to their variations: They can have a number of seasoned layers, like these bricklayer-style nachos, or these vegetarian bean nachos, or simply be topped with cheese sauce, like those sold at concession stands. But the simplicity of its original, with its barely salted chips, nutty melted cheese and briny pickled jalapeños, is sure to charm true fans.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories snack, burritos and nachos, crackers and chips, finger foods, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3/4 pound store-bought or Homemade Tortilla Chips (see recipe)
1 pound shredded Colby cheese (about 4 packed cups)
1 cup thinly sliced store-bought or homemade Pickled Jalapeños (see recipe), plus 2 to 4 tablespoons brine

Steps:

Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat to 400 degrees.
Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on two large sheet pans. Place a scant tablespoon of shredded cheese over each chip, pressing slightly to adhere. Top each chip with 1 or 2 slices pickled jalapeño. Sprinkle or spoon the pickled jalapeño brine all over the chips. Bake until cheese melts completely and begins to lightly brown at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve nachos immediately, directly on the hot baking sheets, or use a spatula to transfer them to a platter.

Tips:

Use fresh jalapeños for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh jalapeños, you can use canned or jarred jalapeños, but be sure to drain them well.
If you like your nacho cheese sauce extra spicy, you can add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
For a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until it reaches the desired consistency.
If you're making the sauce ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.
Nacho cheese sauce can be used as a dip for tortilla chips, nachos, or vegetables. It can also be used as a topping for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.

Conclusion:

Nacho cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give nacho cheese sauce a try!