In a medium sauce pan, heat butter until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until light golden-brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until just about to boil. Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg and set aside.

This recipe yields 2 cups of sauce.

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Per serving: 1072 Calories (kcal); 82g Total Fat; (68% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 58g Carbohydrate; 255mg Cholesterol; 5208mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 16 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates