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BASIC WHITE SAUCE 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1 c. milk salt (if desired) In 1-quart glass measure, place butter, flour and salt. Microwave at High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradual- ly stir in milk. Microwave at High 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes, stirring every minute until thick and bubbly. Makes 1 cup. Total microwave time, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes. Variations: Cheese Sauce: To finished sauce, add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheese and a dash of cayenne pepper. Microwave at High 1 to 2 minutes to melt cheese (not necessary). Mornay Sauce: To finished sauce, add 1/2 cup shredded Swiss, Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. Curry Sauce: Add 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder along with flour. Microwave as directed. Dill Sauce: To finished sauce, add 2 teaspoons dill weed and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Horseradish Sauce: To finished sauce, add 1 to 2 teaspoons cream-style horseradish. Thick White Sauce: Use 3 tablespoons flour instead of 2 tablespoons. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |