Taco Bell's Copycat Nacho Cheese
Taco Bell's Copycat Nacho Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz Velveeta
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 50 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk, plus more to thin the sauce if desired
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, add the evaporated milk and Velveeta cheese. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Whisk continuously until the Velveeta cheese has completely melted and is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the Velveeta has melted, reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Whisk in the pickled jalapeno juice and cayenne pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese to the saucepan and whisk until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve the nacho cheese hot with your favorite chips, or use it to smother burritos and tacos. If the sauce is too thick, especially if using pre-grated cheddar, add evaporated milk 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until your desired consistency is reached.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Taco Bell's Copycat Nacho Cheese
- 8 oz Velveeta
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 50 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk, plus more to thin the sauce if desired
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, add the evaporated milk and Velveeta cheese. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Whisk continuously until the Velveeta cheese has completely melted and is smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the Velveeta has melted, reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Whisk in the pickled jalapeno juice and cayenne pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese to the saucepan and whisk until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve the nacho cheese hot with your favorite chips, or use it to smother burritos and tacos. If the sauce is too thick, especially if using pre-grated cheddar, add evaporated milk 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until your desired consistency is reached.