Pour this moreish nacho sauce over tortilla chips and serve for a movie night snack – it’s got a hit of smoky flavour thanks to paprika
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4 – 6
30g unsalted butter30g plain flour450ml whole milk150g extra mature cheddar, grated5 cheese slices¼ tsp smoked paprikapinch of chilli powder (optional)tortilla chips, to serve
STEP 1Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and, once foaming, stir in the flour to make a paste. Cook for 1-2 mins, then slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously until you have a smooth sauce. Bubble for 1-2 mins.STEP 2Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar and cheese slices until everything has melted and the sauce is thick – return to the heat for a minute or two if the cheese doesn’t melt completely. Sprinkle in the paprika, then season with salt and pepper.STEP 3Warm the sauce over a low heat until piping hot, then pour into a serving dish and sprinkle over the chilli powder, if using. Serve with tortilla chips for dunking.
