Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Photo by BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

Ingredients

1 ½ cups 1% low-fat milk
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon dry sherry
¹/₈ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon stick margarine or butter
+ 2 more ingredients
- ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook until thick (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in sherry and remaining ingredients.

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