Cheesy Tamale Sauce

Cheesy Tamale Sauce

from theskinnyfork.com
5 min

A spiced up cheesy sauce that's perfect when poured over tamales or really any Tex-mex or Spanish inspired dish!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 3 Tbsp. Flour
  • 2 C. Unsalted Beef Broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt-Free Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce (I used Tapatio.)
  • 1/2 Tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Oregano
  • 1/2 Tsp. Cumin
  • 3 Oz. Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the 2 Tbsp. Butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat to melt.

  2. 2

    Once melted, whisk in the 3 Tbsp. Flour and cook for a minute or so to make a roux.

  3. 3

    Slowly whisk in the 2 C. Unsalted Beef Broth, 1 Tbsp. Salt-Free Ranch Seasoning, 1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce, 1/2 Tsp. Paprika, 1/2 Tsp. Chili Powder, 1/2 Tsp. Oregano, and 1/2 Tsp. Cumin and bring it all back to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Once thickened, remove from heat and whisk in the 3 Oz. Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar until melted.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper as needed and enjoy right away!