How to Make a Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)

Name: How to Make a Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French,American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Dash freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup milk (or half-and-half)

A fundamental five-ingredient white sauce, béchamel, serves as a versatile base for various sauces, casseroles, and creamy dishes.

⭐ 4.3 (422 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 15 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Sauce Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

French American

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Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
Slowly add 1 cup milk or half-and-half, stirring constantly, and increase the heat slightly.
Bring to a low simmer and cook slowly for about 10 minutes until the white sauce is smooth and thickened.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 96 kcal

Carbohydrate: 6 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 153 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g