I went through an entire block of sharp cheddar in the last two days. I don’t know if I’ve ever been able to say that before starting this blog, but it feels surprisingly good to say. You know what I WISH I could say? “I went to the gym everyday for two weeks in a row.”
Hahahaha.
Let’s get back to the jalapeño cheese sauce.
This can play multiple roles in your life. I found it to be crazy delicious with some pretzel bites I made as a test recipe, but here’s what I’m thinking of for another use: philly cheesesteak “cheez whiz”. Yeah. Add that one to my “let’s try this ASAP” list.
But really, back to the jalapeño cheese sauce. After a few attempts at this jalapeño cheese sauce, I feel as if I finally found the one that I love. I say I love it because although I had already eaten lunch and tried a couple of pretzel bites with leftover cheese sauce(s) from yesterday, I couldn’t put this stuff down once I tasted it. Now it’s about 3 p.m., the full-tummy-naptime feeling is starting to set in, and I’m afraid Robert Goulet will start messing with my stuff if I fall asleep. (If you don’t get the reference, I loved this commercial.) Was it worth the chance of Robert Goulet destroying my apartment as I sleep peacefully on my couch after a cheese sauce overload? Yes. I have no regrets.
When making this for yourself, don’t rush through it … the more patient you are and allow the liquids to thicken, the better the consistency will be at the end.
[my additional tips!]:
Actual Prep / cook time: 15-20 minutes
Clean-up difficulty: 2
Overall difficulty to make: 3
Overall satisfaction: 8
Price range? This dish is under $1 for two people.
What I would change next time? I want to add some more depth to this sauce at some point, but it completely gets the job done!
For your own version, I recommend:.
- Add as much jalapeño or garlic as you please.
- Take your time with this and let the sauce cook slowly.
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Recipe Card love it? rate it!jalapeño cheese sauce
Servings 2Spicy cheese sauce perfect for dipping! Jalapeños, garlic and spices blend together to create this cheesy goodness.Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh jalapeño with seeds
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 cup milk I used 2%
- 1/4 cup light beer
- 1/2 tsp. mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated extra sharp cheddar
Instructions
Notes
Add more garlic or jalapeño if you like. You could also substitute minced garlic for garlic powder!Tried this recipe?
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Comments & Reviews
Sounds delicious!! I am pinning this! 😀
Thanks! I hope you get to try it sometime!
Whoo, so delicious!
I love it! It disappears every time I make it…
OMG that looks delicious!!!!!!
Wow. this sauce is interesting. My hubby will surely like it. It’s a must-try recipe.
How long will the sauce keep for?
Hi Laura! This should last for about three days in the refrigerator – I would recommend reheating it in a small sauce pan on the stove, and adding just a touch of milk or liquid if it needs it!
Hello,
What brand of beer is best to use?
Hi Marchelle!! I would recommend any light beer that you enjoy … you could use a Domestic (like Bud Light or Coors Light), a Mexican beer like Pacifico or Sol, or a local beer that is a lager or a Kolsch! I would just steer away from beers that are heavy in flavor like IPAs, or any dark beers!
Delicious! Great flavor from all the spices, spicy but not overwhelming.
I’m so glad you liked it, Courtney!
Didn’t have beer or mustard powder so I just subbed a squirt of mustard and it was delish! Smooth flavorful recipe thanks!
I love what you did to make this work!! Thank you so much for making it – I’m so glad you liked it!