Thick Cheese Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c. milk
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt the butter in a small enameled iron saucepan or a double boiler.
Add the flour and blend well.
Add cheese and beat until smooth.
Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly.
Cook until the sauce is thick and perfectly smooth, approximately 4 minutes.
Add salt and cayenne pepper.