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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.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave in measuring cup.
- In a medium sauce pan melt equal parts butter and then the flour.
- 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.
- Gradually add the warm milk and whisk to incorporate until a smooth sauce forms on low heat. Cook several minutes, sauce will thicken.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.