Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Toss the cheese and cornstarch together in a saucepan.
  • Add all other ingredients and cook over medium heat, whisking often until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  • While hot it will have a sauce-like consistency (perfect for pouring over nachos). As it cools it will thicken and become a dip-like consistency. Whisk occasionally to mix in the skin that forms on the top.
  • Stir in additional evaporated milk or regular milk to achieve the desired consistency if you want to use it as a pourable sauce.