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Hand holding tortilla chip with nacho cheese sauce with evaporated milk dripping into white bowl.
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Nacho Cheese Sauce

This homemade nacho cheese sauce is so easy to make with only 2 ingredients. It can be made on the stovetop or in the crockpot.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Crockpot or Slow Cooker (Mini or Larger for Bigger Batch)
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Can Opener

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lb Yellow American Cheese (Deli Slices)
  • 12 oz Evaporated Milk

Instructions

How To Make In The Crockpot or Slow Cooker

  • Into the crockpot add ½ can of evaporated milk.
  • Top with American cheese slices. (Can cube them if you prefer).
  • Add remaining evaporated milk.
  • Cover with the lid and turn on crockpot to low or high heat.
    Cook on low for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
    Cook on high for 1 hour to 90 minutes.
  • Stir every 30 minutes until it's melted and smooth. Reduce heat to the warm setting.
  • Serve with tortilla, corn chips, or fresh cut vegetables.

How To Make On The Stovetop

  • In a saucepan on low to medium heat add the evaporated milk. Stir frequently until warm.
  • Optional: Cube the deli sliced cheese so it can fit easily in the saucepan.
  • Add the cheese in little by little. Allowing it to fully melt between each addition.
  • Keep mixing until smooth. Pour into a serving dish or a mini crockpot to keep warm.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips or fresh cut vegetables.