Cheese Sauce for Vegetables

Makes 2 Cups
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons diced pimiento
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in saucepan. In this saute green pepper lightly until tender. Mix flour, salt and pepper and stir in gradually. Stir until well blended. Combine Evaporated Milk and water and add gradually, blending well. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick. Add diced pimiento, Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese, and cook gently until cheeses are melted. Serve with cauliflower, broccoli, Lima beans or any other seasonable vegetable. This sauce is also excellent with chicken patties, poached eggs, etc. It is smooth and satisfying. Truly delicious.