Bechamel Sauce Recipe
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.
Servings: 10
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.1mg