Béchamel Recipe
This classic béchamel is a scratch-cooking essential. Three ingredients, 10 minutes, and endless ways to make meals richer and more delicious!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk warm (just warm enough to take the chill off)
- A pinch of nutmeg about 1/16 tsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepot over medium heat.2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Add the flour to the melted butter. Whisk constantly until a thick paste begins to form. Cook until bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Slowly pour in the warm milk and whisk together until thoroughly combined.1 1/4 cup whole milk
- Bump up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Whisk constantly to prevent burning, about 5 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat. It is ready when the sauce coats the back of a spoon. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.A pinch of nutmeg, Salt and pepper to taste
- Enjoy over pasta or in lasagna. Or stir in shredded cheese until melted and enjoy the best cheese sauce ever!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 72mg | Sugar: 3g
