Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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   In small, heavy saucepan, heat butter.

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   As soon as butter is melted, add in onions and cook over medium flame for 3 min, or possibly till onions begin to turn golden brown.

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   Stir in flour.

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   Stir in lowfat milk and cook, stirring constantly till smooth.

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   Add in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook over low flame for 30 min, stirring occasionally.

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   Strain.

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   Bechamel sauce may be prepared in advance, and keeps well in refrigerator for more than two weeks.

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