Cheesy Hot Sauce
Get ready to spice up snack time with Cheesy Hot Sauce, a velvety smooth cheese sauce that combines the bold kick of your favorite hot sauce with the rich creaminess of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or topping, this versatile sauce is infused with layers of flavor from garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of black pepper. Made in just 15 minutes, it’s ultra-easy to whip up, thanks to a quick roux-based base and a seamless melt of cheeses. Whether you’re elevating tacos, burgers, nachos, or even roasted vegetables, this irresistibly cheesy and spicy sauce is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank's Red Hot or your favorite brand)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbly, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to make a smooth paste (a roux). Continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, but do not let it brown.
Step 3
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese a handful at a time. Stir gently until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more hot sauce for extra heat or more cheese for additional creaminess if desired.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat, and serve immediately as a dip, drizzle, or topping for dishes like nachos, burgers, tacos, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (487.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1075.6 |
| Total Fat 86.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 261.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2832.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.9g | |
| Protein 52.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 143.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1514.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 581.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories