Bechamel or Veloute Sauce

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 2 3/4 cups hot milk or chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese or Fontina

1. Heat butter and add flour.
2. Cook slowly for a minute or two.
3. Add the hot liquid and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper; beat in cream.
5. Off heat, add cheese and adjust the seasoning.

butter, flour, milk, salt, light cream, swiss cheese

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bechamel-or-veloute-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)