Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

By The Stay At Home Chef
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or cubed processed American cheese)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Prep Time5mins
  • Cook Time5mins
  • Servings6
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Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons salted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to low and add in 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.

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