Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients:

3 Tbs. unsalted butter

3 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. paprika

1 bay leaf

2 cups milk, heated, or 1 cup each milk and

chicken stock, heated

Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste

1/2 cup Gruyer cheese, grated

Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until blended, 1 minute. Add the paprika and bay leaf.

Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low and continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

Increase the heat to medium and simmer to blend the flavors, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the bay leaf before using. Whisk in Gruyere cheese until melted

Makes about 2 cups.