Basic White Sauce
A versatile basic white sauce, made from flour, butter, milk, and seasonings, can be customized with cheese, herbs, or spices.
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Instructions
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Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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Stir in flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes without browning.
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Gradually whisk in milk, cooking over low heat and stirring continuously until the sauce thickens; continue cooking for 1 more minute and season with salt and pepper.
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Optionally, stir in heavy cream for a richer sauce.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
65 kcal
Carbohydrate:
4 g
Cholesterol:
13 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
2 g
Saturated Fat:
3 g
Sodium:
147 mg
Sugar:
2 g
Fat:
5 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g