Béchamel
- Level: Easy
- Yield: about 2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 164
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 7
- Carbohydrates
- 7
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 7
- Cholesterol
- 32
- Sodium
- 244
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Put the milk in a glass measuring cup and microwave until just warm, about 1 minute.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Continue to whisk until the mixture bubbles a bit, but does not brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, whisking often and occasionally running a rubber spatula around the edges of the saucepan to prevent burning. When the sauce is boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened to a nice coating consistency, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if using, and stir until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.