Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch paprika

Preparation

1. 1. Melt 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. flour into melted butter, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute or until mixture is golden and lumpy.
2. 2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened.
3. 3. Add 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper, and a pinch of paprika, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat, and use immediately.
4. Spicy Cheese Sauce: Prepare Parmesan Cheese Sauce as directed, and whisk in 1 tsp. hot sauce.