Nacho Cheese Sauce

Name: Nacho Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: about 1 cup (250 ml)
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 cup (100 g) grated sharp orange cheddar cheese

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Preparation 5 min
Cooking 7 min
Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)

Vegetarian
Nut-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup (100 g) grated sharp orange cheddar cheese

Preparation

- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the milk.
- In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and chili powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring with a whisk. Add the milk mixture while whisking. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add the cheese and mix until melted. Adjust the seasoning.
- This recipe doubles easily. You can make it in advance and store it for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm over low heat before serving.

Note from Ricardo

This sauce is also delicious served with burgers.

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