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A small pot of Velveeta Nacho Cheese Sauce on a flattop griddle.
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5 from 7 votes

Easy Velveeta Nacho Cheese Sauce

Velveeta Nacho Cheese Sauce is a perfect blend of smooth, creamy cheese that will add a delicious kick to your meals and snacks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: cheese, Sauce
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • ½ medium-sized white onion, diced
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat.
  • Sprinkle flour slowly into melted butter, whisking constantly.
  • Add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Continue whisking until flour is incorporated and the mixture resembles a paste.
  • Slowly pour in milk while whisking.
  • Whisk in buttermilk.
  • Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.
  • Add cubed Velveeta and continue stirring with a large spoon, until Velveeta is melted.
  • Stir in jalapenos, onion, and tomatoes.
  • Cook additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve warm.