Nacho Cheese Sauce

By AllisonClayman

Complete a plate of Nachos Supremo with this irresistible cheese sauce.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups minced red onion
• 4 jalapenos, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup lager-style beer
• 4 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 1 pound)
• 4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 pound)
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring, until onion is very soft, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.

Slowly add cream and beer; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add both cheeses and tomatoes; cook, stirring, until melted and well combined.

Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper; serve immediately with nachos.