Cheesy Dipping Sauce

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Makes 10 Servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% lowfat milk
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and canola oil over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. It may look lumpy at first, but keep whisking until smooth.

2. Whisk the milk slowly into the flour mixture. Raise the heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer and stir gently until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition:
110 calories, 7g fat (3.5g saturated, 0.2g omega-3), 130mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 7g protein, 20% calcium