Cheese Sauce

 Ingredients

• 500 ml milk
• Dash of pepper
• Dash of salt
• Dash of ground nutmeg
• 50 gm unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp cornflour
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method

1. Pour the milk into a saucepan along with the pepper, salt and nutmeg.
2. Heat to a very gentle boil then turn to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for at least an hour to infuse.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the corn flour. Mix together until a smooth roux has formed.
4. Gradually pour the milk into the roux. Whisk until all the milk has been incorporated. The sauce will begin to bubble and thicken.
5. Add the cheese and the mustard and stir in until melted.
6. Remove from the heat and use however you wish.