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Easy Nacho Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or velveeta
  • 1/4 cup milk see note
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles optional

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. If using pickles or onion and jalapeños, cook for 3-5 minutes
  2. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Add the evaporated milk and cream cheese to the pan and cook, stirring over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheese or Velveeta, whisking constantly, until the cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add additional milk as desired to reach the consistency you prefer. Season with hot sauce and salt to taste.
    Enjoy!