Blue Cheese Sauce

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.

2. 2

   Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Slowly whisk in the warm milk and continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Season with the salt and cayenne pepper and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.

8. 8

   If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little extra milk.

9. 9

   The sauce can be prepared 1 day in advance, covered, and refrigerated.

10. 10

    Reheat gently in a double boiler.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with the chives.

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