Bechamel Sauce

Author: Jill SharpeTotal Time: 10 minutesYield: 21x
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Bechamel is one of the five mother sauces and can be used in a variety of recipes from drizzling over savory crepes to a base for your macaroni and cheese.

Ingredients

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2 cups whole milk

2 Tablespoons butter

3 Tablespoons flour

pinch of nutmeg

pinch of salt

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Instructions

Heat milk in a small sauce pot until hot to the touch.

Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Slowly whisk the hot milk into the butter/flour mixture. Allow to thicken over medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Whisk in nutmeg and salt.

Serve.

Notes

I love to get a great loaf of sourdough bread to dip in this soup.

Prep Time: 5Cook Time: 5Category: Learn
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