Easy White Sauce (With Variations) for the Microwave |
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Making sauces is simple in a microwave oven since you don't have to worry about scorching, sticking or overcooking. Occasional, rather than constant, stirring prevents lumping. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted |
2 tablespoons flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) |
1 cup milk |
1/2-3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese |
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder |
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish |
2 tablespoons prepared mustard |
1 dash worcestershire sauce |
Directions:
1. Combine melted butter, flour and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Gradually add milk and stir until smooth.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, at MEDIUM heat in a microwave for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
4. For Cheese Sauce: Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
5. Cook at HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, if necessary, to completely melt cheese.
6. For Curry Sauce: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder.
7. For Horseradish Sauce: Add 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish.
8. For Mustard Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons prepared mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
9. Please note this Mustard Sauce is not Vegetarian.
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