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Bechamel Sauce
A deliciously rich and flavorful Bechamel that features the additional of Parmesan cheese for a truly unforgettable sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground whole nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and use a wire whisk to blend it with the butter. Let the mixture bubble for 2 minutes until light golden, continually whisking. Gradually add the milk while continually whisking to prevent lumps and whisk until smooth. Slowly bring it to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, whisking frequently to prevent lumps and scorching. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and nutmeg and whisk until smooth. Simmer for another minute then remove from heat. (If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk.) Add salt to taste.Makes about 4 cups.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.