Saucy!

I had leftover slut muffins from this morning, and after deflating they looked sorta dogshitty so I wanted to dress em up with a nice cheese sauce, but without the flour/milk base. So I did what I always do: assume I know everthang and plow ahead. The result of my stubbornness? The richest, cheesiest sauce that ever cheesed OR sauced. I started with an egg yolk base, like the previous sauces. Super genius.

2 egg yolks (I'm storing the leftover whites for tomorrow's brainstorm)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup loosely packed grated medium cheddar

good pinch of paprika

Whisked the yolks in a stainless steel bowl until thick and light then placed the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water... don't let the water touch the bottom of the bowl. Keep whisking the yolks while slowly drizzling in the melted butter. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, add the cheese, whisk whisk whisk. When it's saucy thick, remove from heat and stir in the paprika. The sauce should still be pourable; if it's too thick add a few drops of water and stir. Correct the seasoning if you should feel the need.