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Oct 14, 2026 5:20 PM

10.5-Oz Pace Nacho Cheese Sauce (Mild)

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Amazon has 10.5-Oz Pace Nacho Cheese Sauce (Mild) for $1.46 - 25% when you "clip" the coupon on the product page - 5% when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $1.02. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this item:
  • Smooth for easy pouring and dipping, this cheese sauce makes the ideal dip or topping for your favorite party foods
  • Pace Nacho Cheese Sauce is crafted with real cheese and a mild heat

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Amazon has 10.5-Oz Pace Nacho Cheese Sauce (Mild) for $1.46 - 25% when you "clip" the coupon on the product page - 5% when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $1.02. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
  • Note: You must be logged into your account. Coupons are typically one-time use and availability may vary by account. Manage subscriptions anytime after your order ships. Add filler/deals & save up to 15% w/ 5+ monthly items.
About this item:
  • Smooth for easy pouring and dipping, this cheese sauce makes the ideal dip or topping for your favorite party foods
  • Pace Nacho Cheese Sauce is crafted with real cheese and a mild heat

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $0.85 less (45% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1.87 at the time of this post.
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Pace's mild canned nacho cheese sauce is a cheap, convenient option, but the strongest theme is that it tastes like very basic cheese sauce and falls short of Taco Bell-style nacho cheese. The jarred Pace version gets a better nod as closer to Tostito's, while the canned version is described as not worth the effort and even less appealing than making queso at home or buying store-brand cheese. The deal price can drop to about 87 cents with coupon and Subscribe and Save, but the coupon only applies to one can. It is mainly a low-cost backup if you want canned cheese sauce and do not expect much from it.

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Oct 14, 2026 10:36 PM
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Akshat121Oct 14, 2026 10:36 PM
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Agreed, I would love to find an alternative nacho cheese that is similar to Taco Bell. None of these orange cheese sauces I've tried compares.

I do like the white queso dip they sell at Costco sometimes
Oct 14, 2026 10:46 PM
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gtprojectxOct 14, 2026 10:46 PM
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I'm not sure why I bought this. But I did. Never had cheese from a tin can.
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Oct 14, 2026 10:47 PM
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caffeinated_oneOct 14, 2026 10:47 PM
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Quote from Rich4718 View quoted comment :
How is this cheese compared to Rico's it's like a third of the price at this price point.
It's terrible in my opinion. Pace's jarred stuff is decent like Tostito's, but this canned nacho cheese sauce is bottom of the barrel. Just about every brand is better. I usually buy the Great Value #10 can and store the rest in 16 oz containers in my freezer.
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Oct 14, 2026 10:48 PM
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caffeinated_oneOct 14, 2026 10:48 PM
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Gross, even for nacho cheese sauce (not exactly haute cuisine), this is bad.
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Oct 14, 2026 10:51 PM
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chris-mirandaOct 14, 2026 10:51 PM
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This stuff is horrible! Nothing like Taco Bell's.
Oct 14, 2026 11:46 PM
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erikevOct 14, 2026 11:46 PM
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This is not good. Taco bell is not good either. Look at ingredients. It is so simple to make yourself:
Select a high quality cheese you like, for example sharp cheddar. Add some sodium citrate (chemical formulæ NACHO, not kidding), some liquid to get the right consistency, and you have the best nacho cheese sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 8 oz (225g) high-quality cheese (sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix), freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) liquid (water, milk, or beer)
  • 1 tsp (4g) sodium citrate
  • Optional add-ins: Tomato puree, lemon juice, Chopped pickled jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or a pinch of cumin/chili powder.
1.Dissolve the Salt:
Whisk the sodium citrate into your cold liquid in a medium saucepan until it is completely dissolved.
2.Bring to a Simmer:
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
3.Whisk in the Cheese:Add slowly to prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated cheese a small handful at a time, whisking continuously. Do not add the next handful until the previous one is completely melted and emulsified into the sauce.
4.Customize and Serve:
Once all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is perfectly smooth, stir in any jalapeños, hot sauce, or spices. Serve immediately, or keep warm over very low heat.
Key insight: Always grate your cheese from a block. Pre-shredded bagged cheeses are coated with anti-caking agents (like cellulose) that will make your final sauce grainy, even with the melting salt.

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Oct 14, 2026 11:51 PM
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erikevOct 14, 2026 11:51 PM
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Quote from erikev View quoted comment :
This is not good. Taco bell is not good either. Look at ingredients. It is so simple to make yourself:
Select a high quality cheese you like, for example sharp cheddar. Add some sodium citrate (chemical formulæ NACHO, not kidding), some liquid to get the right consistency, and you have the best nacho cheese sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 8 oz (225g) high-quality cheese (sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix), freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) liquid (water, milk, or beer)
  • 1 tsp (4g) sodium citrate
  • Optional add-ins: Tomato puree, lemon juice, Chopped pickled jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or a pinch of cumin/chili powder.
1.Dissolve the Salt:
Whisk the sodium citrate into your cold liquid in a medium saucepan until it is completely dissolved.
2.Bring to a Simmer:
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
3.Whisk in the Cheese:Add slowly to prevent clumping.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated cheese a small handful at a time, whisking continuously. Do not add the next handful until the previous one is completely melted and emulsified into the sauce.
4.Customize and Serve:
Once all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is perfectly smooth, stir in any jalapeños, hot sauce, or spices. Serve immediately, or keep warm over very low heat.
Key insight: Always grate your cheese from a block. Pre-shredded bagged cheeses are coated with anti-caking agents (like cellulose) that will make your final sauce grainy, even with the melting salt.

compare this to the canned cheese sauce

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Oct 15, 2026 12:02 AM
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garlicbreadtilimdeadOct 15, 2026 12:02 AM
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Quote from erikev View quoted comment :
This is not good. Taco bell is not good either. Look at ingredients. It is so simple to make yourself:Select a high quality cheese you like, for example sharp cheddar. Add some sodium citrate (chemical formulæ NACHO, not kidding), some liquid to get the right consistency, and you have the best nacho cheese sauce.Ingredients:
  • 8 oz (225g) high-quality cheese (sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix), freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) liquid (water, milk, or beer)
  • 1 tsp (4g) sodium citrate
  • Optional add-ins: Tomato puree, lemon juice, Chopped pickled jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or a pinch of cumin/chili powder.
1.Dissolve the Salt:Whisk the sodium citrate into your cold liquid in a medium saucepan until it is completely dissolved.2.Bring to a Simmer:Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.3.Whisk in the Cheese:Add slowly to prevent clumping.Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated cheese a small handful at a time, whisking continuously. Do not add the next handful until the previous one is completely melted and emulsified into the sauce.4.Customize and Serve:Once all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce is perfectly smooth, stir in any jalapeños, hot sauce, or spices. Serve immediately, or keep warm over very low heat.
Key insight: Always grate your cheese from a block. Pre-shredded bagged cheeses are coated with anti-caking agents (like cellulose) that will make your final sauce grainy, even with the melting salt.
That's awesome, thanks! Never knew you could make a cheese sauce without a roux!!
Oct 15, 2026 1:45 AM
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DontTaxBeerOct 15, 2026 1:45 AM
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use real cheese. $2 for 8oz, there's always a cheddar store brand or queso on sale. $1.69 8oz cheddar cheese slices at target of various sharpness. i layer them on tortilla chips and chopped jalapenos and it melts perfectly.
Oct 15, 2026 1:55 AM
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Rich4718Oct 15, 2026 1:55 AM
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Quote from chris-miranda View quoted comment :
This stuff is horrible! Nothing like Taco Bell's.
I really don't like Taco Bell's jar sauce. It reminded me of velveeta which I don't really like either. I love Rico's tho.
Oct 15, 2026 2:00 AM
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Rich4718Oct 15, 2026 2:00 AM
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Quote from DontTaxBeer View quoted comment :
use real cheese. $2 for 8oz, there's always a cheddar store brand or queso on sale. $1.69 8oz cheddar cheese slices at target of various sharpness. i layer them on tortilla chips and chopped jalapenos and it melts perfectly.
Real cheese ? In this economy?!
Oct 15, 2026 2:00 AM
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Rich4718Oct 15, 2026 2:00 AM
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Quote from caffeinated_one View quoted comment :
It's terrible in my opinion. Pace's jarred stuff is decent like Tostito's, but this canned nacho cheese sauce is bottom of the barrel. Just about every brand is better. I usually buy the Great Value #10 can and store the rest in 16 oz containers in my freezer.
The 106oz can ? I think I'll try a small one first of great value
Oct 15, 2026 3:14 AM
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fjp999Oct 15, 2026 3:14 AM
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Thanks OP! Mine came out to be $0.87 with coupon and S&S + 5% back.
Oct 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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ElatedCreature8646Oct 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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I bought some this year and it's still in the fridge. I'd like to use it but just doesn't feel like it's worth the very minimal effort to try again. Like it devalues whatever it's put on. It just tastes like extremely cheap cheese sauce that could've been made better with just a small increase in price but that was too much.

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Oct 15, 2026 12:46 PM
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beakeru2Oct 15, 2026 12:46 PM
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Quote from caffeinated_one View quoted comment :
It's terrible in my opinion. Pace's jarred stuff is decent like Tostito's, but this canned nacho cheese sauce is bottom of the barrel. Just about every brand is better. I usually buy the Great Value #10 can and store the rest in 16 oz containers in my freezer.
Just recently bought the ricos and was quite pleased with putting a little on my scrambled eggs and a stipe of it on my hot dogs.. How would you compare the great value to the ricos ?

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