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Ultimate Nachos with Cheese Sauce 🧀🌽🔥 Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or just a well-deserved treat. These nachos are smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce that makes every bite unforgettable!

Nachos with Cheese Sauce

These Nachos with Cheese Sauce are the ultimate snack! Crispy tortilla chips covered in a creamy, homemade cheese sauce, perfect for game nights, parties, or a delicious treat anytime.
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Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Hervé

Equipment

  • Saucepan For making the cheese sauce
  • Whisk For stirring the cheese sauce
  • Baking sheet For warming the tortilla chips (optional)
  • Serving platter To arrange the nachos

Ingredients

  • 8 oz tortilla chips
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika optional
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp jalapeños sliced, for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cheese Sauce

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until golden and slightly bubbly.
  • Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly, ensuring no lumps form.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Nachos

  • Spread the tortilla chips on a serving platter or baking sheet.
  • Warm the tortilla chips in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes if desired.

Assemble and Serve

  • Drizzle the hot cheese sauce over the tortilla chips evenly.
  • Garnish with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro if using.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 600mg26%
Potassium 250mg7%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 300mg30%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.