Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon stick margarine or butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

Preparation

1. Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook until thick (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sherry and remaining ingredients.