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Basic Bechamel Sauce

By: MATHIEUDAIGLE  
"This is a quick and easy bechamel sauce."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 quart
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 139 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by JasBradley 
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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by gigi 
I found this bechamel sauce too watery. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by TINAFOX 
This recipe is very good. MORE
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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
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Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by jimmysam 
Your patience will be rewarded with this one. MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by QUEENSHARON00 
I was comparing Bechamel Sauce Recipes and this is similar to the one I found on Food Network... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by RECE2000 
This recipe was great for lasagne. I thought it was helpful in explaining how to actually... MORE

 
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