5.0 from 6 votes
White Sauce
Enjoy this simple and creamy White Sauce over pasta, biscuits, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it's bubbling.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light, golden color.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent any lumps, until the sauce thickens and is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
678mg
(28%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1096IU
(22%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1096IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.