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Creamy Velveeta Nacho Cheese Dip Recipe

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This creamy and flavorful nacho cheese sauce is perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Made with Velveeta cheese, butter, and spices, this quick stovetop recipe delivers a smooth and cheesy sauce with a mild kick of chili and garlic powders, plus optional jalapenos and cayenne for extra heat.

Ingredients

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Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon jarred jalapenos, minced (optional)
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt it completely, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
  2. Make Roux: Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste (roux), stirring constantly to avoid lumps and cook for about a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Add Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir so the mixture thickens evenly without clumps.
  4. Incorporate Cheese and Spices: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, and the optional minced jalapenos and cayenne pepper. Keep whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and warmed through.
  5. Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately warm with tortilla chips or your favorite nacho toppings.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, cut the cheese into smaller cubes before adding.
  • Adjust the jalapenos and cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
  • This sauce can be kept warm on the lowest heat setting, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
  • If the sauce thickens too much when reheated, whisk in a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Use whole milk for best creaminess; reduce fat milk can make the sauce less rich.

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