Béchamel sauce is a rich, creamy sauce used to enhance many French recipes. Add a few herbs for variety, and it goes extremely well with vegetables.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Continue whisking, cook for about 2 minutes, and then gradually – 1/3 cup at a time - add the milk. Continue whisking and cook until the sauce is completely heated through, smooth, and thickened. Remove from the heat and season with the salt and nutmeg.
This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of Béchamel sauce.
