The Best Béchamel Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    522 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    French, American

The Best Béchamel Sauce

While technically a mornay sauce due to the cheese, this is my go-to béchamel sauce anytime I need a white sauce!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • cups whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded Provolone cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan placed over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour turns light brown and emits a nutty aroma.
  2. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Once all of the milk has been incorporated, whisk in the nutmeg, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer. Once simmering, cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  3. Remove from the heat, and add the shredded provolone a handful at a time, stirring until it melts. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 729mg (30%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1325IU (27%) Calcium 752mg (75%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 729mg 30%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1325IU 27%
Calcium 752mg 75%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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

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