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Basic White Sauce

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List of Ingredients




1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk




Recipe



To melt butter in a 1 quart glass bowl or casserole, microwave at High for 30 seconds.

Stir in flour and salt to make a smooth paste. Blend in milk gradually.

Microwave on High for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

Makes 1 cup of creamy white sauce (thin)..

FOR VARIATIONS: MEDIUM: Use 2 tablespoons butter and flour for each cup of milk. THICK: Use 4 tablespoons of butter and flour for each cup of milk. CHEESE SAUCE: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese to the Basic White Sauce.