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    Home » Recipes » Snacks » Silky Single-Serve Nacho Cheese

    Silky Single-Serve Nacho Cheese

    Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

    Confession time.

    When I was a kid I LOVED Easy Cheese. That cheese "stuff" found in a can that you can squirt in fun patterns onto crackers. You know.... this stuff.

    And yes... I have squirted it directly in my mouth on more than one occasion. Come on. Fess up. YOU have too! 😉

    Even though I refuse to buy it now I still enjoy they idea of an "easy" cheese. Hubby and I love to share an order of nachos when we go out now and then. And sometimes I find, plain veggies just aren't enough. I want to DIP them in something.

    So I set out to make myself a single-serve dip-able Nacho cheese for those nights I just want, well, something cheesy!

    Honestly, the result was better then I ever expected! I started with two of my new favorite Laughing Cow products...

    and ended with this silky cheese sauce...

    Here's how I did it.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Mini Babybel® Cheddar Round
    • 1 wedge of the Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle
    • 1 tablespoon skim milk

    Instructions

    Note: You could totally use any flavor cheese you like but this combo really duplicated that yummy generic yelllow cheese you get on an order of nachos.

    Oh! and I went a little picture happy again. Sometime I just get into it. 🙂

    Remove the wrapper and wax from the Mini Babybel Round.

    Place it in the bottom of a coffee mug or small glass bowl.

    Melt the cheese in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

    Add the wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle.

    Mix the two cheeses together with a fork. It's going to look a little stringing and, well, gross.

    Don't worry about it. Pop it back into the microwave for 10 seconds and stir again.

    Add the the milk.

    Stir and return one final time to the microwave for 10 more seconds. Remove and stir again.

    You're done! Start dipping!

    I transfered mine to a new bowl for our photo shoot and then enjoyed dipping way! A few of my favorites include pepper strips, sugar snap peas,

    whole wheat crackers,

    pretzels,

    and carrot sticks.

    I told you. I went picture happy with my cheese. It was just so good and made eating that plate of veggies SUPER fun. 🙂

    Disclosure: I've partnered with The Laughing Cow. Click here for more info and click here to see all my ideas using the Laughing Cow!

    📖 Recipe

    Silky Single-Serve Nacho Cheese

    Nothing beats the ooey-gooey goodness of nacho cheese, and now you can enjoy it on-the-go with our single-serve cups! Perfect for lunches, picnics, or anytime you need a quick snack fix.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Total Time 7 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 250 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Mini Babybel® Cheddar Round
    • 1 wedge of the Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle
    • 1 tablespoon skim milk

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the wrapper and wax from the Mini Babybel Round.
      1 Mini Babybel® Cheddar Round
    • Place it in the bottom of a coffee mug or small glass bowl.
    • Melt the cheese in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
    • Add the wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle.
      1 wedge of the Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle
    • Mix the two cheeses together with a fork. It's going to look a little stringing and, well, gross.
    • Don't worry about it. Pop it back into the microwave for 10 seconds and stir again.
    • Add the the milk.
      1 tablespoon skim milk
    • Stir and return one final time to the microwave for 10 more seconds. Remove and stir again.
    • You're done! Start dipping!
    • I transfered mine to a new bowl for our photo shoot and then enjoyed dipping way! A few of my favorites include pepper strips, sugar snap peas, whole wheat crackers, pretzels, and carrot sticks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 71mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 632IUCalcium: 444mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword cheese, Nachos
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    1. Ronni

      February 08, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      I used a white cheddar mini Babybel round & a creamy pepper jack wedge (because that's what I had in my fridge). It was AMAZING and so easy!

      Reply
    2. marie

      July 02, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      i finally found a store by me that carries the cheddar babybels and was able to give this a try. loved it! the only problem was my kids who wanted to share. next time i make it i'll hide in the closet and eat it. 😉

      Reply
    3. roni

      January 28, 2012 at 7:12 am

      Sapna - I added the link to the ingredients and it's pictured in the first photo.

      Reply
    4. sapna

      January 28, 2012 at 1:14 am

      wht is light queso fresco & chipolte

      Reply
    5. Lyn

      December 31, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      I love this!! Brilliant!

      Reply
    6. roni

      December 13, 2011 at 11:38 am

      It should be fine.

      Reply
    7. Jackie

      December 12, 2011 at 9:31 pm

      Would soy milk work for this, or another dairy free milk? I can have Laughing Cow cheese, as long as I take a lactaid pill, but actual milk is way too much lactose for me.

      Reply
    8. Nicole

      August 06, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Just made this today! I added a teaspoon of salsa and a few drops of tabasco and had it with some baked corn chips--great for that crunchy, cheesy fix when I'm sitting and watching a movie! The cheeses were a little hard to find for me too but I think they are starting to get carried at a few more outlets around me.

      Reply
    9. Christine

      March 30, 2011 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks for inspiring a delicious dip for my celery today. I unwrapped 2 of the Lite Swiss wedges and mashed them then added about a 1/2 tsp homemade taco seasoning (no salt) and stirred until smooth. It was yummy! Next time I will add a little salsa as I read through the comments *after* snack time. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Tara

      March 30, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      You are a GENIUS!!!

      Reply
    11. christine

      March 10, 2011 at 10:39 am

      You are nothing short of genius...this is DELICIOUS...and this is from someone who would never even want that yellow stuff that gets pumped out of a machine to go on top of nachos..this was amazing! THANKS!!!

      Reply
    12. Lisa

      March 07, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Hally, thank you so much! I don't normally shop at Lucky's, but would be willing to travel to find one nearby! Thanks for the heads up! 🙂

      Reply
    13. Hally

      March 07, 2011 at 10:18 am

      Delish~had it this wknd. Perfect excuse for mommy time snack! topped it with grape tomatoes & grn onions for a fully nacho taste!

      LISA~I live in the South Bay & found ours @ Lucky's. (formally Albertson's). They had a few varieties of LC, plus a couple of Babybel.

      Reply
    14. Traci

      March 06, 2011 at 11:34 pm

      OMGsh! I'm DROOLING! I wish I had some tonight!!!

      Reply
    15. Jeanine

      March 06, 2011 at 12:27 am

      Thank you, thank you, thank you for the link! Yes, so many good ideas!

      Reply
    16. Jennifer

      March 05, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Oh this will be perfect with some baked/toasted naan!

      Reply
    17. roni

      March 05, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Ahhhh this one...

      http://ronisweigh.com/2007/07/laughing-cow-light-cheese-wedges.html

      So many great ideas there!

      Reply
    18. Jeanine

      March 04, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      Hey! I was looking on this site and your Roni's Weigh site the other night to see ideas for LC cheese because I wanted to make a queso, and I remembered that a long while back you had people give ideas for using LC cheese. But I could not find that blog. Do you remember what I'm talking about? Anyway, since I couldn't find it, I melted the Laughing Cow Light Fresco and Chipotle cheese with Rotel tomatoes and chilies. I was looking for the taste of the Rotel dip that uses Velveeta cheese, but with less calories. I think I used 5 LC cheeses to 1 can of Rotel. It was delicious but very spicy. I think I did this the same night you made your dip. What a coincidence!

      Reply
    19. Janice

      March 04, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      Lokks delish. Very easy to make...thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
    20. roni

      March 04, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      Salsa was my next addition! I was thinking the same thing! 🙂

      Reply
    21. Sara

      March 04, 2011 at 6:15 pm

      And I just scrolled up a few comments and saw someone else already recommended and you commented. Dang it. I thought I was being all smartypants and cool. 🙁

      Reply
    22. Sara

      March 04, 2011 at 6:14 pm

      Oh man that looks tasty and I love Laughing Cow. You could even turn it into a queso with some salsa and get some more "veggies" that way! Yummerz.

      Reply
    23. Yvonne

      March 04, 2011 at 12:45 pm

      That is a great idea for lower calorie queso! You are so creative. I usually dilute my queso with low sodium chicken broth. You might try that instead of milk and add a splash of hot sauce or salsa.

      Reply
    24. Roz

      March 04, 2011 at 5:02 pm

      Hi Roni,
      I just found your blog via Jenn's Slim Shoppin site. Just had to send a "thanks" for such a fun site. I LOVE your photos, and the recipes look amazing. I've bookmarked and will visit often. (I may also give those bean chocolate chip cookies a go sometime very soon!) Have a great day!

      Reply
    25. Jessica

      March 04, 2011 at 8:16 am

      Looks like I'm going to have to beat whomever stocks our Babybel stuff! We get TWO flavors! White and Lite White! Which are good, but I LOOOOOVE cheddar! I was able to expand my horizon with Laughing Cow wedges, thanks to Sam's Club. Mozzarella, Basil and Sundried Tomato flavor is excellent!

      Reply
    26. roni

      March 04, 2011 at 6:57 am

      Lisa - I'm checking with The Laughing Cow folks to see how popular it is. I know both are fairly new so they may not have penetrated the market yet.

      Reply
    27. Julie

      March 03, 2011 at 11:42 pm

      I will totally try it! Your Easy Cheese reference totally cracks me up...making designs on wheat thins with it is something I always remember about childhood vacations (the only time we got it).

      Reply
    28. Sheri J

      March 03, 2011 at 10:21 pm

      Lots of time I will find laughing cow in the specialty cheese case for those of you having trouble. thelaughingcow.com has a product locator on their site just above the sign in area so you can input your zip code for area stores and the product you are seeking. hope that helps!

      Reply
    29. Lisa

      March 03, 2011 at 9:01 pm

      So I went to 3 more stores today, and couldn't find either cheese. Are they pretty new products that you're receiving because of your partnership with Laughing Cow? Or is it just a West Coast deficiency?

      Reply
    30. Liz

      March 03, 2011 at 3:12 pm

      The cheesey snack idea I have been longing for....yum

      Reply
    31. Christina

      March 03, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      I love this! What a great idea. I am cheese obsessed and this could be a fabulous snack idea for me!

      Reply
    32. Lori

      March 03, 2011 at 6:47 pm

      This sounds awesome! BTW just received the cookbook and I LOVE IT! I read thru it and love all the tips you give!

      Reply
    33. Patty

      March 03, 2011 at 4:30 pm

      WOW! You're a genius!
      So easy and it looks do delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    34. Barbara

      March 03, 2011 at 10:57 am

      I also love this recipe. Hope you do not mind, I am going to give it to a few friends.
      I can't wait to try it .

      Reply
    35. Leslie

      March 03, 2011 at 10:50 am

      Totally inspired. I WILL be trying this. I haven't seen the cheddar babybels, but I live not that far from you, so they must have it here and now I know to look for it.

      Reply
    36. Kelly

      March 03, 2011 at 6:39 am

      Looks amazing Roni! I can't seem to find either cheddar cheeses though. I can only find the originsl.I probably need to hit up another store. I really want to just eat this with a spoon. :0)

      Reply
    37. Lisa

      March 02, 2011 at 11:34 pm

      In the Bay Area (California) I have yet to see either of those cheeses (Babybel Cheddar or Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle) and I feel like we have tons of options here! I just found the Laughing Cow Blue Cheese here for the first time at Trader Joe's last week.
      Anyhoo, I love your idea, and will try to find something comparable here in the meantime..but until then, I WAIT! 🙂

      Reply
    38. Cynthia (It All Changes)

      March 02, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      Squeezy cheese directly in the mouth was the only way to go. Then I'd take the bite of a cracker.

      Darn lactose intolerance. This looks like a magnificent substitute.

      Reply
    39. Nancy

      March 02, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      OMG - you're brilliant! 🙂

      Reply
    40. Kim

      March 02, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN YOU GO PICTURE HAPPY! It makes reading the recipe WAY more fun! I love the ending when you showed each item dipped!

      I also happen to love the "idea" to make your own nachoy sauce!

      :O)

      Reply
    41. Suzannah

      March 02, 2011 at 9:50 pm

      I too loved easy cheese growing up and I will admit that I squirted in straight into my mouth on more than one occasion. Cannot wait to try this!

      Reply
    42. SuccessAlongtheWeigh

      March 02, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      Absolutely helps! Thanks so much!

      (Lucky girl, if I don't plan my sodium for the day (which this recipe could easily fit in) then you might as well rope me off and fly me in the Macy's Parade!
      😉

      Reply
    43. Amy

      March 02, 2011 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks for the tip I will def try that and let you know how it comes out

      Reply
    44. Mandy

      March 02, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Uhhh...YUM! Easy, delicious and cheesey-I'm in! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    45. Josie @ Skinny Way Of Life

      March 02, 2011 at 8:41 pm

      Ok this is your best idea yet!! so simple and looks so good! I have this thing with orange fake cheese, I love it and it's something I crave every now and then. I LOVE this idea!! now I won't feel guilty : )

      Reply
    46. roni

      March 02, 2011 at 3:41 pm

      It may work on the stovetop but I haven't tried it. Maybe put all 3 ingredients in a small sauce pot over low heat. I'd probably cube or grate the round.

      Let us know if you try it and as soon as I get my hands on more cheddar I'll try it as well.

      Reply
    47. Amy

      March 02, 2011 at 3:35 pm

      hey that looks good and i would love to try it...Im trying to find healthy snacks...but dont have a microwave?? would it be the same on the stovetop

      Reply
    48. Heather

      March 02, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Oh wow. This will work great for me! My family is BIG on nacho's ... and has them more than I'd like. I could make this instead. I love laughing cow cheese. May use celery to dip in this =o

      Reply
    49. Krista S.

      March 02, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      Oooh, that looks amazing!

      Reply
    50. roni

      March 02, 2011 at 1:24 pm

      Sodium isn't normally on my radar but I looked up because I was curious. I'm getting 380mg for the entire recipe.

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
    51. Amy P

      March 02, 2011 at 12:58 pm

      Yum!!

      Reply
    52. SuccessAlongtheWeigh

      March 02, 2011 at 12:41 pm

      Looks AMAZING! Can't wait to try it. I wonder how much the sodium is in that. I hear some no salt blue tortilla chips calling my name! 🙂

      Reply

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