The Perfect Cheese Sauce

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin swiss cheese, shredded (or other semi-soft cheese)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Wisconsin parmesan cheese, grated (or other hard grating cheese)
• Salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook 1 minute until well incorporated and golden yellow. Add milk slowly, whisking to incorporate. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, whisking often, until sauce thickens and coats a spoon in a smooth, even layer. Turn heat to lowest setting (or remove from heat) before adding cheese. Mix until cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.