Creamy Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel, pronounced (bay-sha-mel), is a staple in French cooking. This tasty and creamy white sauce is the starting point for many delicious French recipes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (I recommend whole milk for extra creaminess)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- When the butter is bubbling nicely, add the flour all at once and stir energetically with a whisk.
- Lower the heat to medium intensity.
- Add 1/3 of the milk and stir.
- Add another 1/3 of the milk and keep stirring.
- Add the rest of the milk and stir continuously for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the ground nutmeg, salt, and white pepper and stir.
- It’s ready!
Notes
The secret of Béchamel lies in the constant whisking. Just know you won’t be able to multitask while making béchamel but trust us, it’s worth the commitment!
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.4mg