Cheese Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 pinches salt
1 pinch pepper
1 c. shredded American cheese
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Preparation

Scald milk (uncovered).
Do not boil.
Melt butter in another pan over low heat.
Add flour gradually, stirring.
Add hot milk gradually and shredded cheese.
Stir over low heat until it thickens.
Season and serve hot.
Scalding the milk makes mixing easier and helps avoid lumps.