Ingredients
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- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour for about 1 minute until lightly golden to create a roux.
- Gradually add the whole milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens (3-5 minutes).
- Lower the heat and slowly stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or drizzle over nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg