Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2        tablespoons  butter
  1 1/2    tablespoons  flour -- to 2 tablespoons
  1                cup  milk -- or half and half

Preparation:

In a non stick visions 1 quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth. Add 1 or more of the following to vary flavor: nutmeg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives Serve hot on cooked vegetables, fish or poultry.

Nutritional Information:

396 Calories (kcal); 31g Total Fat; (70% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 95mg Cholesterol; 354mg Sodium