Extra Cheesy Hot Nacho Dip (GF, V)

When I lived in Denver, my family used to go watch professional baseball games all the times. To be honest, I’m not sure why we watched baseball so much (for context, none of us actually played baseball) — BUT, those seasons were such fun memories! I remember getting into the stadiums, lining up for some kettlecorn and hot stadium nachos, and walking up to our seats (which were always waaay up high!) Since then, kettlecorn and nachos have held a special place in my heart (seriously!) Thankfully, we’ve passed our stadium nacho phase and have since upgraded to homemade nacho dip – which tastes 1000x better!

I first made this recipe during a super bowl party we attended in college. And let me tell you, everyone there loved it! Using a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and mild colby cheese, this Extra Cheesy Hot Nacho Dip is the easiest 10-minute nacho cheese sauce you’ll EVER make!

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What You Need to Make Hot Nacho Dip

• 2 tbsp butter, cubed 
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 
• 1 cup whole milk 
• ¼ tsp garlic powder 
• ¼ tsp onion powder 
• ½ tsp paprika 
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 
• 1 cup mild colby cheese, shredded 
• ¼ cup hot sauce 
• Salt and pepper, to taste 
• Red pepper flakes, optional
• Additional milk, if needed 

How to Make Hot Nacho Dip

1.  In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in flour and stir for about 1 minute, or until lightly browned.
2. Add in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then stir for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Turn the heat to low, then add shredded cheddar and colby cheese. Stir until the cheeses have melted. Add the hot sauce, then stir until combined. If desired, add in additional milk to thin.
4. Pour the dip mixture into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately. ENJOY!

What to Serve with Hot Nacho Dip

• Crackers
• Veggies
• Tortilla Chips
• Chicken Wings
• Buffalo Cauliflower
• And More!

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Extra Cheesy Hot Nacho Dip (GF, V)

DWELL by Michelle

I first made this recipe during a super bowl party we attended in college. And let me tell you, everyone there loved it! Using a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and mild colby cheese, this Extra Cheesy Hot Nacho Dip is the easiest 10-minute nacho cheese sauce you'll EVER make!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp butter , cubed
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder 
• ½ tsp paprika  
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded 
• 1 cup mild colby cheese , shredded 
• ¼ cup hot sauce 
• salt and pepper , to taste 
• Red pepper flakes , optional
• additional milk , if needed

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in flour and stir for about 1 minute, or until lightly browned.
• Add in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then stir for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
• Turn the heat to low, then add shredded cheddar and colby cheese. Stir until the cheeses have melted. Add the hot sauce, then stir until combined. If desired, add in additional milk to thin.
• Pour the dip mixture into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately. ENJOY!

Keyword appetizers, easy snacks, game day snacks, Gluten-Free, hot nacho dip, nacho dip, spicy cheese dip, vegetarian

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