Swiss Cheese Sauce for Chicken Cordon Bleu

This quick and easy Swiss cheese sauce is great for spooning over chicken Cordon Bleu, but can also be used over egg dishes, vegetables, or whatever you like.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour gradually until smooth and all lumps are gone. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened and is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Add Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese has melted.