Creamy Homemade Canned Nacho Cheese Sauce

Home Canned Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe

🧀 Ingredients:

• 6 lbs Velveeta cheese
• 3 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup milk
• Optional: pimiento (amount not specified)

🕒 Cooking Times:

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare for Canning:

   • Sterilize 20 jelly jars and their lids by boiling or using a sterilizer.
   • Keep them hot until ready to fill.

2. Begin Cooking:

   • In a large canning saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. Add Dairy Ingredients:

   • Pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.

4. Incorporate Cheese:

   • Cut the Velveeta cheese into slices or chunks and add them gradually to the saucepot.
   • Important: Melt the cheese slowly to prevent burning. Stir frequently to ensure even melting.

5. Optional Addition:

   • If using pimiento, add it to the mixture at this stage, stirring until well combined.

6. Fill Jars:

   • Once the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, fill the hot sterilized jelly jars with the cheese sauce, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.

7. Sealing the Jars:

   • Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth to ensure a good seal.
   • Place lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip tight.

8. Process in Hot Water Bath:

   • Place the filled and sealed jars into a hot water bath canner with boiling water covering the jars by at least 1 inch.
   • Process the jars in the hot water bath for 20 minutes.

9. Cooling and Storage:

   • After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath using canning tongs.
   • Place the jars on a towel-lined countertop or cooling rack to cool completely.
   • Once cooled, check the seals to ensure they are tight and store the jars in a cool, dark place.

10. Enjoy Your Cheese Sauce:

    • This homemade canned nacho cheese sauce is perfect for dipping with pretzels or nacho chips, or as a delicious cheese sauce over cooked vegetables.
    • It also makes a wonderful addition to homemade gift baskets.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 622.9
• Total Fat: 51.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 33g
• Cholesterol: 183.6mg
• Sodium: 2087.1mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 16.6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 10.9g
• Protein: 24.4g

Recipe Notes:

• Canning Caution: While this recipe provides instructions for canning cheese sauce, it’s important to note that dairy products like milk and cheese can be challenging to safely can due to their low acidity. The provided recipe is based on personal preparation and should be used with caution.
• Gift Idea: Consider sharing this delicious cheese sauce in homemade gift baskets for friends and family.

Enjoy making and sharing this homemade canned nacho cheese sauce!