Béchamel - White 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 butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

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

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

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

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

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

Cooking Techniques

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