Foodie Favorite Nacho Cheese
Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Toss out that sad, canned nacho cheese and add in your favorite cheese for a velvety smooth texture and rich, real-cheese flavor. Let sodium citrate turn boring old nachos and cheese into the star of the show.
Ingredients
- 200g (6.8 oz) Cheddar
- 200g (7 fl oz.) 2% Milk
- 30g (1 small) Roasted Jalapeno, Seeded & Chopped
- 4.5g (1 tsp) Sodium Citrate
- 1.5g (½ tsp) Salt
Equipment
- Immersion Blender
- Small Heavy Bottom Pot
Timing
Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Yield
1.5 Cups
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Combine and Melt
In a small pot over low heat, combine all ingredients listed above. Gently cook until cheese is melted.
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Blend, Cool, and Serve
Using an immersion blender, blend the contents of the pan until smooth and uniform.
Allow the cheese sauce to cool before serving. Cheese can be cooled completely and reheated for future use.
Summary
Recipe Name
Nacho Cheese
Author Name
Modernist Pantry
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May 5, 2019 9:54 am
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