Nacho Cheese Sauce
Recipe: #3847
January 04, 2012
Categories: Cheese, Peppers Mexican, Game/Sports Day, Vegetarian, more
"Serve this delicious sauce with corn chips"
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (392.1 g)
- Calories 821
- Total Fat - 73.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 33.3 g
- Cholesterol - 139 mg
- Sodium - 682.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 18.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.2 g
- Sugars - 5 g
- Protein - 23.4 g
- Calcium - 695.8 mg
- Iron - 1 mg
- Vitamin C - 35.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a saucepan combine the bell peppers with jalapeno, garlic and butter. Sprinkle in flour then mix in cream; stir until mixture simmers just lightly (do not allow to boil hard!)
Step 2
When mixture begins to thicken, stir in the cheese and remaining ingredients, Simmer on low heat an additional five minutes or until cheese is fully melted
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the bell peppers, choose ones that are vibrant in color and firm to the touch.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the amount of jalapeno peppers or omit them altogether.
- Substitute almond milk for the half and half cream to reduce the fat content and make the sauce more health-conscious. Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative that will still provide a creamy texture to the sauce.
- Substitute nutritional yeast for the cheddar cheese to make the sauce vegan. Nutritional yeast is packed with B-vitamins and is a great source of protein, making it a healthy alternative to cheese.
Smoky Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce Replace the jalapeno peppers with 1/4 cup of minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin to the saucepan when adding the bell peppers.
Spicy Buffalo Nacho Cheese Sauce Replace the jalapeno peppers with 1/4 cup of diced buffalo sauce. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the saucepan when adding the bell peppers.
Veggie Nachos: Layer fresh vegetables, black beans, and a generous helping of this nacho cheese sauce over corn chips for a delicious and healthy veggie nacho dish.
Vegan Pico de Gallo: This vegan pico de gallo is a fresh, flavorful accompaniment to the veggie nachos. It's made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice, and is a great way to add a zesty, spicy kick to the dish.
FAQ
Q: How much cheese should I use?
A: You can use up to 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, but you can also add more if you want a richer sauce.
Q: Can I use other types of cheese?
A: Yes, you can use any type of cheese you like. Some popular alternatives to cheddar cheese include mozzarella, parmesan, and Swiss.
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Fun facts:
The dish nacho cheese sauce is believed to have been invented by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya in the 1940s. He was a maître d' at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico and was asked to create a snack for a group of soldiers. He melted some cheese on top of tortillas and the dish was born.
In the 1980s, the American television show "Cheers" popularized nacho cheese sauce when the character Norm Peterson (played by George Wendt) was seen eating it in several episodes. This helped to make nacho cheese sauce a popular snack in the United States.