Nacho Cheese

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A form of processed cheese mixed with peppers and other spices is often used in place of freshly shredded cheese in institutional or large-scale production settings, such as schools, movie theaters, sports venues, and convenience stores, or wherever … see full wiki

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The sauce that gives a plate of nachos so much appeal, nacho cheese is flavorful blend of melted cheese that is often combined with a few light spices and chopped or sliced chili peppers. The combination is poured over tortilla chips and served immediately, or served as a side dip for corn chips, tortilla chips, or flavored taco chips. Nacho cheese can be prepared with ease in the home, or purchased in prepackaged containers in most supermarkets. Nacho cheese sauce can be created using mild or sharp cheddar, or with any blend of cheese that is desired. Usually, the cheese will be grated and then allowed to slowly melt into a thick sauce. As the cheese melts, some recipes call for adding some sort of liquid as a means of thinning the mixture slightly. One popular recipe calls for the addition of chopped tomatoes and chili peppers to the melting cheese. A further refinement adds ground beef or sausage that has been crumbled and cooked to the mixture. This type of nacho cheese dip

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review by cenobite7. July 11, 2009

Nacho Cheese..It's My Cheese

There are so many variations on the whole concept of making great nacho cheese but so far this recipe has to be a personal fave of mine which I'm obliged to share. Essentially, the basic idea came from a fondue restaurant which I had worked with many moons ago but I tweaked it a bit just to suit my tastebuds. In the past ten years since I left the kitchen of the old restaurant, I have prepared this tasty dip for many friends & naturally family members who always ask for the recipe. … more

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