Mornay Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups milk

• 1/2 cup (2-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Preparation:

Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.