Creamy White Sauce (Basic Roux Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• Pinch nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

Method

1. 1Melt butter in saucepan.
2. 2Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
3. 3Gradually add milk, whisking until thick and smooth.
4. 4Season and add nutmeg.
5. 5Stir in cheese if using.