Classic Béchamel Sauce Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber; cornstarch is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories; skim milk is usually cheaper.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan on low heat.

Once fully melted, add the flour and stir with a whisk for 2 minutes on medium heat.

Add the milk and stir for another 5 minutes.

Once the sauce thickens, add the salt and pepper, to taste, and sprinkle in a dash of nutmeg, if desired.

Stir for an additional minute, making sure you also stir the edges of the saucepan to prevent burning.

Serve warm, or keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Techniques

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