Cheese sauce \"adventures in microwave cook

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1cupMilk
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonDry mustard
½cup(2 ounces) shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in microwave oven (about 30 seconds at High). Add flour and blend to a smooth paste.

Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.

2. Cook uncovered in microwave overn 4 minutes at High, or until thickened; stir vigorously after 2 minutes, then every 30 seconds.

3. Add salt, dry mustard and cheese to sauce; stir well. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 1 minute at High; stir.

Yield: About 1 cup.

SOURCE: Adventures in Microwave Cooking