Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Name: Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: ¾ cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ cup grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

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You can make this up to two days ahead and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

By Lyda Burnette

Recipe by Southern Living November 2008

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

6 mins

total:

16 mins

Yield:

Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1
Microwave milk in a 2-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup at HIGH 1 minute.

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Step 2
Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in warm milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese, salt, and pepper.

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