Cheddar Lemon Sauce And Asparagus

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in 1 quart saucepan; whisk in flour. Cook and stir over low heat 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir about 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Stir in lemon juice. Gradually mix in cheese. Add pepper sauce and salt. Cook and stir until smooth. Serve hot over asparagus cooked crisp-tender. Garnish with lemon wedges.