Categories: Sauces, Microwave, Dairy, Cheese 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      2 tb Butter or margarine 
      2 tb All-purpose flour 
      1 c  Milk 
    1/4 ts Salt 
    1/4 ts Dry mustard 
    1/2 c  (2 ounces) shredded sharp 
           Cheddar cheese 
  
  1. Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in microwave oven 
  (about 30 seconds at High).  Add flour and blend to a smooth paste.  Add 
  milk gradually, stirring constantly. 
   
  2. Cook uncovered in microwave overn 4 minutes at High, or until thickened; 
  stir vigorously after 2 minutes, then every 30 seconds. 
   
  3. Add salt, dry mustard and cheese to sauce; stir well.  Cook uncovered in 
  microwave oven 1 minute at High; stir. 
   
  Yield: About 1 cup. 
   
  SOURCE: Adventures in Microwave Cooking