Cheese Sauce

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 1/2 cups milk
• 4 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, American, process Swiss, or Gruyere cheese (6 ounces); 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces); or 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.