Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
How to make it: Combine ¼ cup milk and flour in a saucepan; stir with a whisk. Stir in remaining ¾ cup milk and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Get ready to dip your nachos, tacos or corn cones!
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Granny's tip: Remove from heat, then stir in the cheese. The flour helps stabilize the dairy mixture, but if it's boiled after the cheese is added, the sauce will curdle. For a tastier and healthier experience, alternate this mixture with layers of black olives, avocado, chili peppers such as jalapeño peppers...