Nacho Cheese Sauce

Homemade nacho cheese sauce for the win:

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese or processed American cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Whisk in flour and cayenne pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
• Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to low and add in cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.

NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 1mg