How to Make Béchamel Sauce
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6 reviews
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
How to Make Béchamel Sauce
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This béchamel recipe is so flavorful and simple to make—perfect in lasagna, gratins, casseroles, and croque monsieurs.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 ½ cups cold milk , whole or 2% milk
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir together until combined. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the bay leaves and gradually pour in the cold milk all at once, while whisking, then bring to a simmer. Bring to a simmer and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, cooking for about 10-15 minutes. Season with the nutmeg and kosher salt, adding more to taste. Discard the bay leaves before using. The thickness of the sauce should fall between an alfredo sauce and pudding.
Notes
- If you want to add even more flavor to your sauce, shallots are a tasty addition. If adding, mince ¼ cup of shallot then add to the butter with the flour to cook together before adding the milk.
- Béchamel will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
513IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 513IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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