2 tbs butter OR margarine
3 tbs flour
2 cups milk
salt
paprika
nutmeg
1 lb ripe domestic cheddar cheese, finely diced

melt butter or margarine in a fondue pot. add flour, stirring until smooth. add milk very slowly, stirring constantly so that lumps do not form. add salt to taste; make sure it is stirred in thoroughly. add paprika and nutmeg to taste.

cook for 3-4 minutes over LOW heat. add cheese a bit at a tme, making sure it melts before adding more. remove from heat to a warming stand.

4 servings