Béchamel sauce is a classic French white sauce with a rich, creamy texture. It's one of the essential "mother sauces" forming the base for many other delicious sauces and is incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time12 minutesmins
Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Bechamel Sauce, White Sauce
Servings: 10
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 saucepan
Ingredients
3tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
2cupsmilk
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook and whisk until the flour turns a light golden brown and has a nutty aroma, approximately 3-4 minutes
Whisk in the milk and turn the heat to low. Continue to simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 10-20 minutes.
Season with salt and nutmeg.
Serve hot or use in your favorite recipes using Béchamel Sauce.