Nachos Cheese Dip and Sauce

• cheddar cheese↗2 1⁄2 cups
• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon
• evaporated milk↗12 ounces
• jalapeno peppers↗2 tablespoons

  finely chopped

• hot sauce↗1 tablespoon
• onion powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Toss the cheese and cornstarch together in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Add all other ingredients and cook over medium heat, whisking often until the cheese is melted and smooth.

3. 3

   While hot it will have a sauce-like consistency (perfect for pouring over nachos). As it cools it will thicken and become a dip-like consistency. Whisk occasionally to mix in the skin that forms on the top.

4. 4

   Stir in additional evaporated milk or regular milk to achieve the desired consistency if you want to use it as a pourable sauce.