Classic White Béchamel
Classic White Béchamel is velvety and gently rich, with butter and milk rounded out by a hint of nutmeg for warmth. Its smooth, pourable texture makes it ideal for layering into lasagna, moussaka, or gratins, and it’s a perfect foundation for silky cheese sauces. Serve whenever you want a luxurious, comforting sauce to elevate baked dishes or vegetables.
- Prep5 min
- Cook35 min
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and keep simmering until the flour has softened and no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and nutmeg to taste.
- 5
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 163.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.46 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.95 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.61 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.87 mg Moderate
- Sodium 70.47 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 102.18 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.2 mg Low Source
- Potassium 146.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 46.95 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.22 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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