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Basic Bechamel Sauce

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"This is a quick and easy bechamel sauce."
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This recipe has been rated 19 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 1 quart

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • Learn more about the flour-butter thickener used in this recipe in our article, All About Roux.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2008 by Priscilla 
This turned out perfectly but you have to be patient and cook it the recommended time. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 26, 2007 by JasmineGordon 
Wow, this is great. This is what I expect from a bechamel sauce recipe! I think the user who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2008 by Kat 
This was a cinch to make. I stirred in fresh basil and grated parmesan to the sauce after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 23, 2008 by TINAFOX 
This recipe is very good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 20, 2008 by pfwd44 
Great stuff. In addition to salt and pepper, added some cinnamon for a nice touch of flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 26, 2008 by jimmysam 
Your patience will be rewarded with this one. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2007 by gigi 
I found this bechamel sauce too watery. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2008 by pastries22 
I thought this was a great recipe! I have made many attempts at making white sauce and this so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2008 by RECE2000 
This recipe was great for lasagne. I thought it was helpful in explaining how to actually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2008 by spicyme 
very delicious and creamy I omitted the nutmeg and it was still fantastic! I used it for... MORE

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Home Town: Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada

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Nutritional Information
Basic Bechamel Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139

  • Total Fat: 9.6g
  • Cholesterol: 29mg
  • Sodium: 716mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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