Basic White Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Preparation Method:

In 1-qt glass measure place butter, flour and salt. Microwave at High 2 Minutes stirring after 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave at High 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 Minutes, stirring every minute until thick and bubbly. Makes 1 cup

Variations:

Cheese Sauce:

To finished sauce, add 1 cup (4-oz.) shredded sharp cheese and a dash of cayenne pepper. Microwave at High 1 to 2 Minutes, to melt cheese.

Mornay Sauce:

To finished sauce, add 1/2 cup shredded swiss, gruyere or parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper.

Curry Sacue:

Add 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder along with flour. Microwave as above.

Dill Sauce:

To finished sauce, add 2 teaspoons dill spoons dill weed and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Horseradish Sauce:

To finished sauce, add 1 to 2 teaspoons cream style horseradish.

Thick White Sauce:

Use 3 tablespoons flour instead of 2 tablespoons.

January 29 2008 08:06 am | Sauce Recipes

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