EASY WHITE SAUCE (WITH VARIATIONS) FOR THE MICROWAVE

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Easy White Sauce (With Variations) for the Microwave image

Making sauces is simple in a microwave oven since you don't have to worry about scorching, sticking or overcooking. Occasional, rather than constant, stirring prevents lumping.

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup milk
1/2-3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine melted butter, flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Gradually add milk and stir until smooth.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, at MEDIUM heat in a microwave for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  • For Cheese Sauce: Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
  • Cook at HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, if necessary, to completely melt cheese.
  • For Curry Sauce: Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder.
  • For Horseradish Sauce: Add 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish.
  • For Mustard Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons prepared mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Please note this Mustard Sauce is not Vegetarian.

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