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Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Use this cheese sauce on vegetables, pasta, or use in other dishes.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar or smoky flavor Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk, stirring until well mixed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Cook for 5 minutes longer; add cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended. Serve with pasta or vegetables.
Makes 2 cups.

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2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Eh...March 12, 2009By EmilyMyott
"I guess I was looking for something...tastier ? And maybe I shouldn't have used whole wheat flour?? But at the end, it was flavorless so I added more salt and more cheese...but it just wasn't something I enjoyed."

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