How does Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce sound??

Disclaimer: Chris has already asked for this recipe again! It was super easy and really really really yummy! This is one of those go to recipes that you can make on a busy night after work. You can all thank Ms. Paula Deen for this one too!

Pretzel-crusted Chicken with Cheddar Cheese Sauce (my mouth is watering already)

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels (make sure to crush them really good)

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

1 1/2 poundas chicken cutlets ( we cheated and used tenders)

1/4 cup olive oil divided

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. in a shallow dish, whisk together egg and mustard until smooth. in a separate bowl combine pretzels and thyme

2. dip chicken into the egg mixture letting the excess drip off then dredge in the pretzel mixture coating well

3. in a large nonstick skiller, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. add half of the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. remove the chicken from the skillet and put under foil to keep warm. repreat proceedure until chicken is all cooked.  

4. in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. add the flour and cook by whisking constantly. this generally takes a few minutes. once cooked, slowly add the milk whisking until smooth. cook for about 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce is thick. slowly add the cheese and continue to whisk... and boom! you have whisked your arm off but you have made a darn good cheese sauce that can be used on anything! (caution.. your arm may be sore tomorrow)

we ate this awesome chicken with fresh corn off the cob and of course.. Texas Toast!!