Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel Sauce is the base for many delicious dishes like pot pie and macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter cold
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk warmed; *see notes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the flour. Cook for about two minutes, stirring constantly until a paste develops. *Do not let it brown, we are looking for a white roux.
- Slowly pour in the hot milk, continuing to constantly stir, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, still stirring, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat, or use it accordingly.
Notes
- Before you start making the sauce, warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until hot to the touch and slightly bubbly. You can also warm the milk in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave too.
- Finish the sauce with a pinch of cayenne or nutmeg.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 624IUCalcium: 438mgIron: 1mg
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