5 from 2 votes
Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel sauce is just the creamy, dreamy sauce you need in your life! It's smooth and velvety and can be used in a variety of dishes, from mac and cheese to lasagna. Once you get a taste of its creamy, subtly savory flavor, you'll be hooked!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Cups
Calories:
446 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 ½ cups milk warmed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes, until thick and bubbly and just starting to lightly brown.
- Slowly add the milk a little at a time while whisking constantly to prevent clumping. Increase the heat to medium and continue to whisk for 3-4 minutes until thickened and nearly boiling.
- Add salt and pepper to taste as well as 1 pinch of nutmeg. Continue to whisk and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1204IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
385mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1204IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 385mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.