When I brought this dip to a party, explaining that it was actually made from real pepper jack cheese, I was met with baffled looks. "What else is in it? Butter? Cream?" my friends asked.

The ultimate guide on how to melt cheese for perfect nacho sauce...or any other cheese sauce! Make your own, it's easy and delicious.

Alka-Seltzer contains two key ingredients—baking soda and citric acid—that react to form sodium citrate, the emulsifying salt that is the secret to all processed cheese sauces. This recipe leverages that salt to give you the smoothest, creamiest cheese sauce in under 5 minutes.

Homemade nacho-style cheese sauce is within your reach. With this easy recipe, you can make your own gooey, creamy, cheesy dip for nachos, fries, and more.