This theater style nacho cheese recipe is perfect, with a nice creamy cheese taste and texture and just a pinch of heat to round out the taste. This recipe is made in minutes with minimal ingredients and uses no processed cheese!
1cupevaporated milkcan substitute whole milk or lower fat milk versions, see notes
1-2teaspoonhot sauceoptional
Instructions
In a saucepan, place the cheese, cornstarch and milk. Heat the mixture over medium low heat until the sauce becomes smooth, bubbly and thickened. Stir in the hot sauce if using. Remove from heat and serve in bowls or drizzle over nachos. Use additional milk to thin nacho sauce to desired consistency if needed.
To store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Heat on stovetop or on low in microwave for several minutes and use additional milk if necessary to thin.
Notes
If using low fat milk, we recommend adding an additional ½ tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot powder Yes, you can cook this in the crockpot on low for 1-2 hours or high for ½-1 hour. Additional cornstarch or arrowroot powder may be needed to thicken. You can substitute lower fat cheese versions. This recipe has not been tested with vegan cheese or milk.