Homemade Nacho Cheese
Velvety smooth Homemade Nacho Cheese with real cheddar is incredibly easy to make. Just a few ingredients and a few minutes is all you need!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar pepper cheese shredded (about 8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 ounces evaporated milk one can
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups cheddar pepper cheese and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss until cheese is evenly coated.
- Stir in 12 ounces evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep warm until serving time.
Notes
- Cheese can be transferred to a slow cooker and kept warm
- I found the best Pepper Cheddar Cheese (similar to pepper jack) at Costco. I know Trader Joe's carries a nice variety too. If you can't find a pepper infused cheddar, you can use plain cheddar and make it spicy with cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, green chile, salsa, hot sauce, and/or chili powder
- You can also replace some or all of the cheddar cheese with pepper jack.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 157mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 1mg