Ingredients
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whole milk
1/4 c. heavy cream
1/4 lb. smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (optional)
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Step 1In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk over moderately high heat for 30 seconds. Add the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cream, smoked Gouda, paprika and nutmeg and whisk just until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Use right away or cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.Step 2Notes: Master Sauce recipes adapted from Get Saucy, by Grace Parisi, copyright 2005, with permission from Harvard Common Press, 535 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118.
