1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. diced celery
1/2 c. flour
2 TB cornstarch
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 qt. Half and half
1 qt strong chicken bouillon
1/2 to 1 C. sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
1 lb. jar Cheeze Whiz or a mixture of Cheeze whiz and velveeta
3 c. of vegetables
Melt butter and saute vegetable until transparent, but not brown. (5-10 minutes).
Add flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper.
Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.
Add half and half and chicken bouillon.
Stir and cook until thickened.
Stir in cheese and cheez whiz.
Add 3 c. of vegetables
Vegetable Ideas:
frozen peas
steamed baby carrots
sauteed mushroom caps
steamed broccoli flowerettes
steamed cauliflower flowerettes
Potatoes, steamed and chunked
Diced Ham
Serve in hollowed out bread bowls.
