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Bechamel Sauce – Quick & Easy

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. This easy béchamel recipe will have you making an amazing sauce in no time!

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

A CLASSIC BECHAMEL RECIPE

This recipe was originally published on November 11, 2010. Updated on August 30, 2015.
 
When you need a white sauce, and you need it quick, Bechamel is your best bet! This sauce can be added to pasta, chicken, fish, veggies…it’s totally up to you. The best part is that Bechamel makes any dish look like a professional Chef prepared it!  

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

When it comes to the classics, it doesn’t get much better than béchamel sauce.This sauce is one of the most versatile sauces in any kitchen. It’s all about working the roux and adding your hot milk, bit by bit, so it doesn’t burn. 

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

The sauce is actually the base for a range of recipes, such as Creamed Spinach and Lasagna. Made from butter, milk, flour, and salt, bechamel is a creamy sauce you’ll use again and again.

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

Last night I had some rotini pasta on the stove and wasn’t sure how I was going to serve it until I saw a bag of mushrooms. I quickly prepared the Bechamel Sauce as always, stirred in the mushrooms, and a couple minutes later I had a delicious sauce to go with our dinner.

Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

There are lots of other dishes that work well with a Béchamel, but my favorite one is this Italian Sausage and Eggplant Casserole!

ENJOY!

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Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.

Bechamel Sauce

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Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is a classic French all-purpose sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. This easy béchamel recipe will have you making an amazing sauce in no time!
5 from 1 vote
Servings : 3
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups HOT milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Begin by melting the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour; whisk until all lumps have disappeared and the mixture turns a light brown color, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the hot milk, a little bit at a time, and continue to whisk until smooth; bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, or until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Set aside until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 309 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Cholesterol: 64 mg | Sodium: 1013 mg | Potassium: 322 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 860 IU | Calcium: 280 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Condiments/Sauces
Cuisine: French
Keyword: bechamel recipe, bechamel sauce, easy bechamel recipe
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