Homemade Nacho cheese is so easy to make, and tastes so much better than store bought. We made this recipe a couple years ago for a birthday party dinner for Lola and her friends. We did a nacho bar and everyone loved it! We’ve had a Nacho bar a few different times for different occasions but mainly when we need to feed a crowd. It such an easy dinner and everyone loves it because they get to choose what toppings they want on their nacho’s. There is always an occasion for cheese sauce. This recipe is awesome for a crowd and totally customizable!

I like to use a cheese blend for this recipe, Colby Jack, Cheddar and Monterrey Jack. But you can customize to whatever cheese your heart desires! We prefer freshly grated cheese best. I make this in our crockpot but you could quickly melt it over stovetop.

Use as the nacho cheese sauce for your plate of loaded nachos!

Some of our favorite Nacho toppings are meat, avocado’s or guacamole, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olives, jalapeños, beans, and salsa (I put in these colorful bowls). Nice because guests have options and can customize by their likes! I also like to set out a bowl of lettuce and a cilantro dressing so someone can make a salad if they don’t want the cheese.

LOVE this crockpot still, looks cute on the counter and so nice to have the handy lid holder. We also think that this recipe is best eaten fresh. But you can refrigerate and reheat.

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

8 cups grated cheese we did Colby Jack, Cheddar and Monterrey Jack
1 stick butter
3 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add butter, milk, cheese to bottom of crock pot. Then add flour and spices. Stir well and let cook for at least 1-2 hours to melt on high, turn crockpot to warm for serving. This recipe will feed around 20 people.
Use as a dip or use on nachos. Some ingredients ideas for nachos are- meat, avocado's, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olives, jalapeños, beans, etc.
Enjoy!