Rice Gratin with Easy Homemade Bechamel Sauce

Name: Rice Gratin with Easy Homemade Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 rice bowls full Plain cooked rice; 6 to 8 tablespoons Ketchup; 3 Green peppers; 1 Onion; 3 Wiener sausages; 20 grams Butter; 2 Soup stock cubes; 70 grams Butter; 6 tbsp Cake flour; 1 liter Milk; 2 Soup stock cubes; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 2 handfuls Pizza cheese

Servings: persons

5 rice bowls full Plain cooked rice
6 to 8 tablespoons Ketchup
3 Green peppers
1 Onion
3 Wiener sausages
20 grams Butter
2 Soup stock cubes
70 grams Butter
6 tbsp Cake flour
1 liter Milk
2 Soup stock cubes
1 dash Salt and pepper
2 handfuls Pizza cheese

1
Start by making the ketchup rice.
2
Finely chop the onion and peppers.
3
Slice the sausages.
4
Put butter in a pan and start stir frying the onion.
5
When the onion is cooked, add all the other rice ingredients and stir fry.
6
When the soup cube is well crushed, add the rice and mix well.
7
Add the ketchup and mix again, and the rice is done.
8
Distribute evenly in gratin or individual baking dishes.
9
Make the bechamel sauce: Put the butter in a wok, and when it's melted, add flour.
10
When it's well incorporated, add the milk and soup cube, and heat while stirring constantly!
11
As you keep mixing, the sauce will thicken.
12
When the sauce starts to bubble, turn the heat down and add the cheese.
13
Season salt and pepper and it's done.
14
You'll end up with a beautiful, rich homemade bechamel sauce like this.
15
Please try using it for gratin, stew and many other things.
16
Pour plenty of sauce over the rice filled dishes from Step 3.
17
Top with vegetables of your choice, sprinkle grated cheese and panko, and bake in an oven or toaster oven until browned.
18
Creamy, rich and delicious!
19
Homemade rice dishes au gratin are the best.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 rice bowls full Plain cooked rice, 6 to 8 tablespoons Ketchup, 3 Green peppers, 1 Onion, and more.

Yes, Rice Gratin with Easy Homemade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!