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Béchamel Sauce

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Béchamel Sauce

A smooth, creamy white sauce made with a roux and milk. Perfect for lasagna and mac and cheese.

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Total

15 min

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Ingredients

Serves4
  • 2 tbspButter
  • 2 tbspFlour
  • 2 cupMilkwarm
  • 1/2 tspSalt
  • 1/4 tspWhite Pepper
  • 1/4 tspNutmegoptional
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes to cook the roux.
  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. 3

    Season

    Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Serve warm or use as a base.

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