How To Make Basic Béchamel Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
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Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
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Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
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Your Basic Béchamel Sauce is now ready to be used in your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Calories : 167kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 27mg
- Sodium : 319mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 13g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 6g
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