1/4 Cup unsalted butter
1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheese (Mix of mild cheddar, and not mature red leicester for nachos)
Salt and pepper
- Over medium heat, butter and flour whisked together in a pot
- Cook for a further 4-8 minutes, the light to medium brown colour smelling of biscuits is what you're after, don't burn it
- Still on medium heat, whisk in the milk 1/3 cup at a time, avoiding lumps.
- When all the milk is whisked in let it thicken a little at a very gentle simmer, 5 minutes. don't let it boil, obviously
- Add in your grated cheese, lightly whisk until smooth
- Keep the sauce on low and stir it occasionally until use. If it gets too thick, add a bit more milk to thin it out
