Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel sauce is a classic, creamy French white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. You can use this sauce as is, or in recipes like lasagna, cheese sauces, and more!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups hot milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Make a roux. 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 milk. Pour in the hot milk, a little bit at a time, and continue to whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, or until sauce is thickened.
- Season and serve. Remove from the heat and stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 0.4mg
