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White Sauce
A good sauce base
Image of White Sauce: a quick microwave sauce recipe provided with nutrition facts
[Makes 2 1/2 cups]    Cooking time: 10 minutes
 

Image of ingredients of White Sauce 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Place the flour and butter in a microwave-safe bowl (2 1/2 liter or 1 1/2 quart). Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 40 to 60 seconds to melt the margarine.

2. Take out and mix with a wire whisk until it becomes pasty. Add 1/2 cup of milk and stir with a wire whisk until it becomes creamy. Add the remaining milk and mix. Cover and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 2 minutes. Take out, add salt and pepper and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 2 more minutes. To finalize, stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.

* <White Sauce> can be used for chowder, casserole, sauce for fish dish, or chicken dish.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
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Nutrition Facts
Whole sauce contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
813 56.9g 11.6g 30mg 1404mg 52.8g 0.8g 21.8g
 
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