Kernels from 5 or 6 ears of corn
4 Tablespoons butter or other fat, divided
2 Tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
3 tablespoons dried chives
warm milk in a saucepan. do not boil. turn off heat.
melt 2 tablespoons of butter in another sauce pan. add flour and whisk to combine. let cook over medium heat. stir constantly about 2 minutes, do not brown. Gradually add milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk mixture til very smooth. Continue whisking and add salt, onion powder, and chives. Allow to thicken. Stir in remaining butter. Serve hot! You can even add a bit of cayenne pepper for a little spice. serves 6