Homemade Cheese Sauce
Source of Recipe
From "Tiny Food Party" by Teri Lyn Fisher
Recipe Introduction
"A staple of French and Italian cuisine, this classic cheese sauce is basically just a fancy homemade Cheez Whiz! It's ideal for serving over nachos or fries and topping � or dunking � Mini Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches."
List of Ingredients
◦ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
◦ 2 tablespoons flour
◦ 1 cup milk
◦ Salt and pepper, to taste
◦ ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
◦ Pinch cayenne pepper
◦ ⅔ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Recipe
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk for about 2 minutes.
Add milk and whisk until no lumps remain. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Once mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon, sprinkle in cheese, mustard, and cayenne pepper, stirring until melted and sauce is smooth.
Makes about 1 � cups
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