Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Name: Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 gm butter / margarine; 5 tbs white flour; 1,000 ml milk; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, cut into half; OR; 2 pods of garlic, bruised; 6 black peppercorns; 4 cloves; 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg; a pinch of salt

Servings: persons

50 gm butter / margarine
5 tbs white flour
1,000 ml milk
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, cut into half
OR
2 pods of garlic, bruised
6 black peppercorns
4 cloves
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
a pinch of salt

1
Melt the butter or margarine in a thick bottomed pan over the stove. Add the flour and mix together. Cook this mixture over a gentle heat without colouring it. This mixture is referred to as a blond roux.
2
Add the milk to the roux a little at a time, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, keeping the mixture smooth.
3
When all the milk is added, add the bay leaves, onion / garlic, peppercorns, nutmeg and cloves. Return to the stove, and allow the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes. Add the salt. Strain the sauce through a sieve.

9562

kcal

Calories

1015

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 gm butter / margarine, 5 tbs white flour, 1,000 ml milk, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Bechamel Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bechamel Sauce

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