Learn how to make a delicious Béchamel sauce with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare and yields one cup of sauce. Great for adding flavor to your favorite dishes!
Course Sauces, Stocks, and Accompaniments
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
2tablespoonsof butter
2tablespoonsof flour
1cupof whole milk
1/4teaspoonof salt
White pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the whole milk, and continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Season the sauce with salt and white pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and use immediately or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Enjoy this easy Béchamel sauce recipe with your favorite dishes!