Velveeta Cheese Sauce for Cauliflower and Broccoli

Description: Cauliflower and broccoli never had it so good! --- the amounts stated makes a huge amount if desired the ingredients may be reduced by half --- for cheese sauce with a kick add in some Tabasco or cayenne pepper, of coarse this cheese sauce may be used with just about anything!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups 18% table cream
• 3 cups cubed Velveeta cheese (cubed about 1 inch)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• black pepper (or to taste) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• paprika, for topping

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
2. Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
3. Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
4. Add in the cubed Velveeta, and contine to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add in the sugar, salt and pepper; mix until combined.
7. Pour over the veggies JUST prior to serving.
8. Sprinkle with paprika.
9. Note: this recipe may be cut in half if desired.