How to Make Bechamel Sauce

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    121 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    French

How to Make Bechamel Sauce

Learn how to make bechamel sauce in just a few easy steps. Make this creamy sauce to use as a base for dozens of recipes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup butter or oil, fat drippings
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp dash of white pepper
  • 3 cups milk
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Instructions

  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave in measuring cup.
  2. In a medium sauce pan melt equal parts butter and then the flour.
  3. Whisk the flour and butter together and allow to simmer on low to cook the flour 1-2 minutes. The lightest (white color) roux will be slightly puffed.
  4. Gradually add the warm milk and whisk to incorporate until a smooth sauce forms on low heat. Cook several minutes, sauce will thicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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