Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Recipe
Nothing beats warm, creamy cheese over fresh chips. This Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Recipe tastes like the real thing. The cheese is smooth, spicy, and addictive.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in flour until it forms a paste.
- Cook for one minute, whisking gently.
- Slowly add milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook until thick, about three minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheeses.
- Stir until cheese melts and becomes smooth.
- Add jalapeno juice and spices, mix well.
- Adjust salt and spice to your taste.
- Serve warm over chips or tacos.
Notes
- Use fresh shredded cheese for a smooth melt.
- Add extra jalapeno juice for more spice.
- Keep the heat low to avoid cheese clumping.
- Store leftover cheese in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk.