Mornay Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon(s) flour
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) milk
  • 1 cup(s) swiss cheese; grated
  • to-taste black pepper; ground, fresh

In a sauce pan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Pour in the milk all at once. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cheese, stirring until it is melted and season with pepper.

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