Béchamel sauce is a creamy French white sauce that's used in many dishes from lasagna to moussaka. This béchamel sauce is quick and easy.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Gather all ingredients.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook and stir until flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and nutmeg.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Smaller Portion and Tip
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 tbsp Butter
- 1.5 tbsp Flour
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream (cold)
- Pinch of White Pepper
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)
Sauce Consistency
- Thin Sauce: 1 tbsp Butter and 1 tbsp Flour
- Medium Sauce: 1.5 tbsp Butter and 1.5 tbsp Flour
- Thick Sauce: 3-4 tbsp Butter and 3-4 tbsp Flour
