Chile-Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Increase heat to medium, and gradually add milk; cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add cheese and remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.