Nacho cheese
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Ingredient Information

Name

Nacho cheese

Category

Lácteos

Popularity

9 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Nacho cheese is a type of processed cheese specifically formulated to melt evenly and smoothly, making it ideal for preparing nachos, a popular dish of Mexican origin. This cheese has a creamy texture and a mild, slightly salty flavor that complements ingredients like corn chips, jalapeños, guacamole, and various salsas.

Its origin is closely linked to Tex-Mex cuisine, a culinary fusion between traditional Mexican and American gastronomy, where melted cheese became a key ingredient to enhance the flavor and texture of nachos.

Among its notable properties is its ability to melt homogeneously without separating into fat and protein, which makes it very practical for sauces and dips. Furthermore, it is usually made with cheeses like cheddar and other melting cheeses, enriched with stabilizers to maintain its liquid texture when heated.

In different Hispanic American countries, this ingredient may also be known as melted cheese for nachos, melted cheese, or simply melting cheese. Although it is not a traditional artisanal cheese, its versatility and flavor have made it a favorite for quick meals and appetizers.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
1100mg
sodium
700mg
calcium
10mcg
folate
70mg
potassium
0g
sugars
350
calories
0mcg
lycopene
20g
proteins
0mg
vitamin c
27g
total fats
16g
saturated fats
2g
carbohydrates

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