Crispy Corn Chips with Cheese Sauce

Name: Crispy Corn Chips with Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g tortilla chips; 200 g grated cheddar cheese; 250 ml whole milk; 30 g butter; 30 g all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 1 piece jalapeño pepper (optional)

dairy

vegetarian

sautéed

everyday

snack

crispy

Mexican

all seasons

Hot

Difficulty

easy

Time

20m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

High

Create a true cinema experience at home with these quick and irresistible crispy corn chips with cheese sauce! The creamy, rich cheese sauce perfectly complements the crunchy chips and can be prepared in moments. It's an ideal choice for gatherings with friends, movie nights, or simply a delicious snack. Guaranteed to be everyone's favorite!

Steps

Make the Roux

In a medium saucepan, melt 30g of butter over medium heat. Add 30g of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until a light golden roux forms.

Sauce Base

Slowly and gradually pour in 250ml of milk into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 3-5 minutes.

Add Cheese

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 200g of grated cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If needed, return to low heat, but do not boil.

Season and Serve

Season with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of ground black pepper. If using, stir in the finely diced jalapeño pepper. Serve the warm cheese sauce immediately alongside crispy tortilla chips, or pour it over the chips in a large bowl.

Extra Tips

► For the cheese sauce, you can use other cheeses like a mix of Monterey Jack or Gouda for an even richer flavor.

► If you like it spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or more finely diced jalapeño to the sauce.

► Store leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat it later.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	380 kcal	570 kcal
Protein	12g	18g
Fat	28g	42g
Carbohydrate	20g	30g
Fiber	2g	3g
Sugar	2g	3g

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