When All Else Fails...
From time to time I find myself in a situation where I crave the melted goodness that is nacho cheese, but my supplies are totally dry and the grocery store is closed or I’ve had one too many glasses of wine to drive.
When faced with utterly desperate moments like this, I often turn to the following recipe which I’ve dubbed “Tough Spot Nacho Cheese.”
This recipe is based on some simple ingredients found in most homes.
Tough Spot Nacho Cheese
Serves 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 7-10 individual slices of American cheese
Instructions:
- Place a small saucepan on stove and turn dial to medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of milk into saucepan. Let warm for a few minutes (but don’t bring to a boil).
- Gently place individual sliced American cheese into saucepan with milk (I use Kraft Singles).
- Stir regularly for 2-5 minutes or until mixture has a saucy consistency.
- Serve, eat and enjoy.
Note: Above are the bare minimum ingredients. Depending on what’s available in your kitchen (and based on my experience) you may want to consider adding the following optional ingredients.
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (adds spice)
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese
Tough spot nacho cheese sauce. okay so you have half the recipe. I have worked in several fast food joints, and what several use is just this.... equal parts processed cheese slice and shredded cheddar. microwave on high until bubbly and viola! nacho cheese sauce. don't forget to add your jalapenos! yummy!
Posted by: kp | September 05, 2011 at 06:26 PM
OMG! this dip is off the hook. every day i make atleast 8-10 servings for myself as i watch t.v. DENG this is such a skimp!
Posted by: CALLmeUNCLE | September 15, 2009 at 09:18 PM
So simple and so delicious! I can't believe I never thought of it before! It's just like the sauce from the cinema. Hats off to you!
Posted by: Nacho-nut | July 13, 2009 at 07:27 AM
JesKa! You gotta be a San Jose girl!!!
Posted by: J-Face | January 09, 2009 at 10:32 PM
JesKa! You gotta be a San Jose girl!!!
Posted by: J-Face | January 09, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Im just so glad to find a website THAT LOVES NACHOS AS MUCH AS I DO!!
oh and what i add is some jalepeno juice.
haha mmmmm.
Posted by: crystal | March 09, 2008 at 10:24 AM
I'm trying this right now and I will comment when I eat it! I hope it works!!
Posted by: Katie | February 23, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Uzair -- This is definitely common when using Kraft singles...that's why it's a "use in a pinch only" recipe. The best way to keep it creamy is to simply keep it warm
Posted by: Steve-O | February 03, 2008 at 04:20 PM
I tried to make it and it turned out fine, but after a couple of minutes the cheese became thick. Anyone know how I could prevent this from happening?
Posted by: Uzair | February 03, 2008 at 02:16 PM
This is really good. I am eating it right now, as I don't have the ingredients for the "official" recipe. I topped em with a few jalapeño slices. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: slayer | August 06, 2007 at 05:12 PM
....or the secret sauwce @ La Vic's! Yum!
Posted by: JesKa | February 28, 2007 at 03:24 PM
NICE. You could also replace the optional Tabasco with Tapitillo.
Posted by: MacDaddy | February 28, 2007 at 09:33 AM
Nice recipe! I'll definitely need to give it a shot if I'm ever in a pinch.
Posted by: Ch33zLuVaH | February 27, 2007 at 07:27 PM