Basic Low-Fat White Sauce by Linda Larsen

Toasting the flour and cornstarch before adding the milk enhances the flavor and keeps the sauce from tasting floury.

Yields 1 cup; serving size 2 tablespoons

Calories: 24.09

Fat: 0.32 grams

Saturated Fat: 0.19 grams

Cholesterol: 1.23 mg

Sodium: 52.39 mg

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon lemon pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 cup 1% milk

Combine flour and cornstarch in small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat; cook and stir until toasted but not browned, stirring constantly. Add lemon pepper, salt, and milk, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook and stir over medium-low heat until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Use immediately as base for cheese sauce or gravy, or cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

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