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Nacho Cheese Sauce

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This cheesy nacho cheese sauce can have as much zip as you want. Spoon some of the nacho cheese sauce over tortilla chips on a plate, and then top it with sliced scallions, sliced black olives, or pickled jalapeño slices.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 3 to 4 hours on Low

Yield: 24 servings

1 package (2 pounds) Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product

4 cups salsa

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 cans (6 ounces each) chopped green chiles

  1. Cut the Velveeta into 1-inch cubes.

  2. Prepare the salsa according to your recipe if you’re using homemade.

    You can also use your favorite store brand salsa.

  3. Lightly spray a 4- or 6-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil cooking spray.

  4. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker.

  5. Cover and cook on low.

  6. Stir after 1 1/2 hours.

  7. Cover and continue cooking for another 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.

  8. Stir again before serving.

Per serving: Calories 182 (From fat 113); Fat 13g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 41 mg; Sodium 696mg; Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary fiber 0g); Protein 11g.

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Tom Lacalamita (Long Island, New York) is a best-selling author of five appliance-related cookbooks. Nominated for a James Beard cookbook award, Tom is considered a national authority on housewares and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the country. With a passion for food, cooking, and all sorts of kitchen gadgets, Tom is a spokesperson for various food and housewares manufacturers. He is the author of Slow Cookers For Dummies and Pressure Cookers For Dummies.

Glenna Vance (Milwaukee, WI) is director of consumer affairs for a major ingredient manufacturer in the Midwest. A published author, Glenna has been involved in developing consumer recipe programs with major appliance manufacturers and ingredient companies. As a board member of the Milwaukee chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food, Glenna is instrumental in bringing nationally renowned culinary professionals to Milwaukee for culinary programs and events.