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Bechamel Sauce

Cultural Context

Béchamel sauce is one of the five mother sauces in classical French cuisine, serving as a base for many dishes such as lasagna and macaroni and cheese. Its creamy texture and mild flavor make it versatile for both savory and sweet applications. Traditionally, it is used in French cooking but has been adopted in various cuisines worldwide, often as a foundational sauce in pasta dishes and casseroles.

FrenchFRother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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.

1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes.

3

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

4

Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens and bubbles.

5

Season with salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

6

Remove from heat and use immediately or store for later use.

Cooking Techniques

sauce-making

Equipment Needed

saucepanwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

White SauceSauce Blanche
Local Name: sauce béchamel

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