Versatile Chili Cheese Sauce

Transform your favorite dishes with this Velvety Versatile Chili Cheese Sauce, a crowd-pleasing recipe that pairs bold flavors with creamy perfection. Made with sharp cheddar and cream cheese, this rich sauce gets a zesty kick from mild green chilies, smoky paprika, and a hint of ground cumin. Whipping it up is a breeze with just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it the ideal choice for nachos, baked potatoes, burgers, or as an irresistible dip. Customize the heat level by tossing in some diced jalapeños for a spicy twist! Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply elevating weeknight meals, this easy, creamy cheese sauce is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 4-ounce can mild green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small optional: jalapeño, finely diced

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux. This will eliminate the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to create a smooth mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Continue stirring until both cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the green chilies, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the optional diced jalapeño if you prefer extra heat.

Step 6

Simmer the sauce on low heat for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 7

Serve the chili cheese sauce warm over your preferred dish, or use it as a dip. For best results, keep the sauce warm to maintain its creamy consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1932.7

Total Fat 156.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 479.8mg	0%
Sodium 3005.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 81.3g	0%

Vitamin D 262.7IU	0%
Calcium 2313.7mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1600.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.6%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 13.1%