Cheese Sauce

1/3 c butter

1/3 c flour

3 c milk

2 c cheddar cheese

1 t salt

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and whisk in remaining ingredients until cheese is melted.

Southern Living Dec 2008