6 Nacho Dips

1️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Classic

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp chili powder (optional for color)

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.

Slowly whisk in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and simmers.

Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese, salt, and chili powder until smooth and melted.

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2️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Garlic Herb

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried chives

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, and herbs, cooking for 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and salt until completely melted.

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3️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Spicy

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese

2 tbsp diced jalapeños (jarred or fresh)

1 tsp hot sauce

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the jalapeños for 1 minute.

Whisk in the flour and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking and cook until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.

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4️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — BBQ

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp barbecue sauce

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and onion powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then stir in the barbecue sauce and salt.

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5️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat immediately and stir in the cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth.

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6️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Honey Garlic

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and garlic powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then whisk in the honey and salt until combined.