Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Name: Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Dash of Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of ground cloves
1 bay leaf
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

1
Melt the butter in a heavy 1-quart stainless steel saucepan over medium heat.
2
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
3
You want to get rid of the floury taste, but the roux should still be light in color.
4
If it starts to brown, remove it briefly from the heat.
5
Gradually add the milk, whisking vigorously so that no lumps form.
6
Add the garlic, onion, black pepper, cloves, bay leaf, and nutmeg.
7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.
8
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper.
9
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
10
Taste the sauce, and adjust the seasonings with extra salt and cayenne pepper if needed.
11
Serve warm.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 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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