Ingredients

• ½ c butter (1 stick)
• ½ c flour
• 8 c milk
• 2 small packages American cheese, torn into pieces
• saltines

Preparation

Melt the butter, add flour and cook for a few minutes until light brown. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to avoid the formation of lumps. Bring to a boil. Add the cheese in increments, allowing one addition to melt before adding the next. Cook until all cheese has melted and the cheese sauce is smooth. Place saltines on a plate and ladle cheese sauce over them. Serve immediately.