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!
Servings : 3
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
4tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
3cupsHOT milk
1teaspoonsalt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/2teaspoongrated 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.
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.