Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 dash white pepper
1 bay leaf
3 whole black peppercorns
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup finely shredded sharp 2% cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a small and heavy saucepanadd the bay leaf and peppercorns to the milk and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard the bay leaf and peppercorns.
Melt butter in the saucepan and use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour and white pepper over low heat until the mixture is evenly combined.
Gradually add the milk to the saucepan, stirring constatly with a whisk to prevent lumps.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir the shredded cheese into the sauce until completely melted.
Makes about 1 cup sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	129.44 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.03g	14%
Cholesterol	28.73mg	10%
Sodium	207.81mg	9%
Potassium	74.17mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.55g	2%
Sugars	2.29g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	7.02g	14%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	215.3mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.32 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.45g	14%
Cholesterol	30.04mg	10%
Sodium	217.27mg	9%
Potassium	77.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.8g	2%
Sugars	2.39g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	1%
Protein	7.33g	14%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	225.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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