Recipe: Bacon and Chive White Sauce (microwave)

BACON AND CHIVE WHITE SAUCE

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon salt

Prepare bacon and set aside.

Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in microwave oven (about 30 seconds at High).

Add flour; mix until smooth. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 4 minutes at High, or until thickened; stir after 2 minutes, then every 30 seconds.

Add crumbled bacon, chives and salt; stir.

Serve over fresh vegetables.

Makes about 1 cup
SOURCE: Adventures in Microwave Cooking