Chili-Cheese Sauce

By Grammy K

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Increase heat to medium, and gradually add milk; cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add cheese and remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter or margarine
• 2 1/2 T. all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (4.5oz) can chopped green chilis
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Increase heat to medium and gradually add milk; cook, whisking constantly; until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add cheese and remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.