Spicy Homemade Nacho Cheese (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons butter
02 - 2 tablespoons flour
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 8 ounces processed American cheese or cheddar cheese
05 - 2-3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
06 - Pinch of salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a saucepan or small pot to medium heat. Add the butter and melt it.
02 - Stir in the flour and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.
03 - Stir in the milk and allow to simmer. It will bubble just a bit around the edges.
04 - Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the cheese a bit at a time. Continue stirring until it all melts through.
05 - Stir in the pickled jalapeno juice and some pickled jalapenos, if desired. Keep stirring until the nacho cheese sauce is smooth.
06 - Taste and adjust for salt, then serve with tortilla chips.

# Notes:

01 - Makes about 2 cups of nacho cheese sauce.

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