Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2007

The classic white sauce. Add cheese for a cheese sauce. Other sauces based on this would use tomato puree or lemon or egg yolk. People shouldn't give this a lower rating because it is bland. White sauce is by definition bland because it is used as a base or starter for other sauces. Works perfect for a macaroni and cheese base, add about half a block of Velveeta and it's a great sauce.

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chellebelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2007

This was so easy and a great base. We were having Shrimp so I added crushed garlic, parm cheese, parsley and pepper. Next time I will add tomato and bacon and have it over penne pasta.

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KATESTROFE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rathdrum, Idaho, USA

Living In: Ramona, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008

I have used this recipe for many years (about 50) and I learned how to make it from my mother, so it's been our family for a long time. I make a thinner sauce sometimes and use it for a cream soup base. It's a recipe that every child needs to learn :)

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M.Rossi

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Harvard, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2006

There is a reason this is a highly rated sauce....its called a béchamel and is a basic french cooking sauce. Been around forever and ever.

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dancingpony

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

COMBINE FLOUR AND WATER IN A MASON JAR. sHAKE AND ADD TO PAN.

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hollywogger

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2007

Great starter white sauce, texture was perfect. I added salt, pepper, nutmeg, fresh crushed garlic, bacon and parmesan. Next time i will add green onions and shrimp instead of bacon.

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sstef

Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2003

A simple, easy and very versatile sauce. I added Pepper Jack cheese to the sauce along with a few seasonings and served over filled crepes. Good Carolyn and thanks!

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