Nacho Cheese Sauce with Jalapeno

Nacho Cheese Sauce with Jalapeno

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

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
23 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Yield:
2 cups
Servings:
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

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
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 (per serving)

111
Calories
9g
Fat
5g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol25mg 8%
Sodium246mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars3g
Protein4g
Vitamin C6mg 29%
Calcium119mg 9%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium107mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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