Béchamel Sauce – a delicious recipe with unsalted butter, onion, flour, milk, salt, ground white pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
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Place butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until tender (do not brown), stirring occasionally. Sprinkle flour over onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Gradually add milk to flour mixture, stirring with a whisk until smooth; bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Strain mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
3
Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if desired. Serve immediately.
4
Mornay Sauce: Prepare Bechamel Sauce. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Return Bechamel Sauce to pan, and place over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese, stirring until smooth. Serve immediately. Yield: 1 1/2 cups (serving size: about 2 1/2 tablespoons).
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, and more.
Yes, Béchamel 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.
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