SWISS CHEESE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

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This Swiss cheese sauce is great for putting over chicken cordon bleu, but can also be used over egg dishes, vegetables, etc.

Provided by James Whipps

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour gradually until smooth and all lumps are gone. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened and is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Add Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g