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Stretchy, Creamy Nacho Cheese for When You’re Out of Sodium Citrate (and Asprin-free AlkaSelter, ifkyk)
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons Yo Queiro Taco Blend
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons tapioca starch or cornstarch
4 ounces American cheese
4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese
salt & pickled jalapeno brine to taste
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the taco spice and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
2. Add 3/4 cup of the milk and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, stir the remaining 1/4 cup milk and starch. Pour into the pot and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. (It will need to simmer for 1 full minute for the starch to hydrate. Tapioca starch gives the sauce stretch, but cornstarch is an okay substitute.)
3. Add the American cheese one handful at a time, whisking vigorously and waiting for it to melt before adding more. Add the cheddar cheese, whisking vigorously and waiting for it to melt before adding more. (Do not let the mixture boil once the cheese joins the pot!)
4. Season with salt and pickle brine to taste. | Posted on 12/Feb/2025 23:54:51
