Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
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Béchamel
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: about 2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 164
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 7 g
- Cholesterol
- 32 mg
- Sodium
- 244 mg
Classic and creamy béchamel sauce doesn't include cheese, but we love the nutty pop from Parmesan. Go traditional or play with the flavor: add a little shredded Cheddar, smoked Gouda or even fresh goat cheese.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
- Yield: about 2 cups
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 164
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 7 g
- Cholesterol
- 32 mg
- Sodium
- 244 mg
Ingredients
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.
