Description
This quick and creamy 5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce is perfect for elevating your snack game. Made with colby jack cheese, spices, and a touch of cornstarch for thickness, it melts smoothly on the stovetop into a rich, flavorful dip perfect for nachos, tacos, quesadillas, or any Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups colby jack cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat Cream: Place a saucepan on medium heat and pour in the heavy whipping cream. Warm it until it starts to get hot but not boiling.
- Add Ingredients: Once the cream is warm, add the freshly grated colby jack cheese, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and cornstarch into the pan.
- Whisk and Cook: Continuously whisk the mixture for about 5 minutes or less, until it thickens and becomes creamy. Stir constantly to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Serve: Remove from heat and enjoy the nacho cheese sauce immediately with chips, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, or any Mexican-themed dish.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
- Stir constantly to avoid burning and ensure smooth sauce consistency.
- If the sauce gets too thick, thin it out with a splash of milk or cream.
- Adjust the spices to your preferred heat level or flavor profile.
- This cheese sauce is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently on low heat with a little extra cream.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: nacho cheese sauce, quick cheese dip, colby jack cheese sauce, Mexican cheese sauce, easy cheese dip
