Description
Basic B?chamel Sauce With Milk is a creamy, versatile French sauce that will elevate your dishes with its rich texture and flavor. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, layering in lasagna, or mixing into mac and cheese, this simple yet elegant recipe requires just a few ingredients and straightforward steps. Once you master it, you can personalize it to suit any meal!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- A dash of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to form a roux; cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Season with salt and add nutmeg if desired; continue cooking for another minute.
- Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg