Low Sodium Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce
Indulge in a guilt-free snack with this Low Sodium Creamy Nacho Cheese Sauce, a smooth and velvety dip perfect for nachos, veggies, or as a decadent topping for your favorite dishes. Made with low-sodium cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, and a flavorful blend of sodium-free spices, this recipe offers all the cheesy richness you love without the extra salt. A touch of cayenne pepper and paprika adds a subtle kick, while the creamy base of milk and sodium-free chicken broth ensures an irresistibly silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthier twist on classic nacho cheese is easy to whip up and perfect for serving at parties, game nights, or cozy evenings in. Enjoy all the flavor—none of the extra sodium!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-sodium cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Sodium-free chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Low-sodium garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Low-sodium onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Grate the low-sodium cheddar cheese and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Once the butter is melted, add the all-purpose flour, whisking constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste and is lightly golden, but not browned.
Step 4
Slowly whisk in the whole milk and sodium-free chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk and cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the grated cheese to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6
Stir in the low-sodium garlic powder, low-sodium onion powder, ground cayenne pepper, ground paprika, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the spices into the sauce.
Step 7
Continue to stir for another minute or so, ensuring everything is well combined.
Step 8
Remove the sauce from the heat. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, you can add a small amount of additional milk, stirring to adjust the consistency.
Step 9
Serve the low sodium creamy nacho cheese sauce warm with your favorite nacho chips or as a topping for other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (759.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1393.1 |
| Total Fat 109.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 348.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 387.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.2g | |
| Protein 71.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 209.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2090.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 813.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories