Creamy Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe Made Easy
This creamy, velvety nacho cheese sauce captures the bold flavor of Taco Bell’s iconic recipe and is perfect for dipping chips, tacos, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Velveeta cheese, cubed
- Milk (whole milk preferred, or 2% or non-dairy alternative)
- Unsalted butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
- Hot sauce
- Ground paprika
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Cube the Velveeta cheese and shred the cheddar cheese. Measure out spices and milk.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the Velveeta cubes and shredded cheddar, stirring constantly with a whisk for 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Sprinkle in paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Slowly add to the sauce while whisking until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in hot sauce, adjusting the amount to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or steamed broccoli.
Notes
[‘Keep the heat at medium to prevent the cheese from burning or clumping.’, ‘Whisk constantly for a smooth texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust spices to your preference.’, ‘Reheat gently with a splash of milk to refresh the texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 6
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