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Béchamel Sauce recipe

Béchamel Sauce

Experience the rich and velvety texture of homemade Béchamel Sauce. Perfect for elevating your favorite dishes, this sauce brings comfort and warmth to your kitchen. Easy to make, it's a staple in every chef's repertoire!

Cooking Method
Cuisine , ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  5
Calories 300
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto (Ketogenic)
Description

Experience the rich and velvety texture of homemade Béchamel Sauce. Perfect for elevating your favorite dishes, this sauce brings comfort and warmth to your kitchen. Easy to make, it's a staple in every chef's repertoire!

Ingredients for Béchamel Sauce
    Basic Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ unit onion, finely chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • to taste unit nutmeg
  • to taste unit creamy cheese spread
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Making the Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter with the chopped onion. Once melted, remove from heat and mix in the flour. Still off the heat, gradually add the milk while breaking up any lumps. After the mixture is smooth with all the milk incorporated, return to the heat and allow it to thicken on low, stirring constantly. Add grated nutmeg and the creamy cheese spread once thickened. Strain the sauce through a sieve if you prefer not to have the onion pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1095kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 76.9g119%
Saturated Fat 45.7g229%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 220mg74%
Sodium 627.5mg27%
Potassium 1427.6mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g21%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 52.2g
Protein 40.1g81%
Vitamin A 843.76 IU
Vitamin C 4.64 mg
Calcium 1348.07 mg
Iron 1.04 mg
Vitamin D 12.87 IU
Vitamin E 1.93 IU
Vitamin K 6.93 mcg
Thiamin 0.58 mg
Riboflavin 1.87 mg
Niacin 1.68 mg
Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
Folate 104.76 mcg
Vitamin B12 4.80 mcg
Phosphorus 1001.61 mg
Magnesium 116.57 mg
Zinc 4.97 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before use.

Keywords: Béchamel, White Sauce, Creamy Sauce, Cooking Basics
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Enjoy this versatile sauce in various recipes!