Easy White Sauce in the Microwave

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   Put the 4 tablespoons of butter and 5 tablespoons of flour and heat in the microwave at 600 W for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix the melted butter and flour real well.

3. 3

   Mix in the 3 cups of water a little at a time.

4. 4

   Once all the milk has been mixed in, heat in the microwave at 600 W for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir it up about 3 times along the way.

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   Once it loosens up, heat for another 1-2 minutes.

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   Season with a bit of salt and pepper.

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   If making gratin, season with about 2 teaspoons of soup stock granules.

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   If you make the sauce on the looser side, it's great for gratin.

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    If you make it thicker, it's great for cream croquettes.

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    Add a bit more flour and heat until thick.

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    Also, add 2 teaspoons of soup stock granules.

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    If you add it to pot-au-feu, it becomes cream stew!

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    Pot-au-feu is flavorful, so once mixed, check the taste and adjust with salt and soup stock granules as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.