Basic Cheese Sauce

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated (I usually use medium)

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and seasonings and stir until blended.
  2. 2
    Gradually add milk and cook stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. 3
    Stir in cheese and heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

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