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Writer's pictureSamantha Donaldson

Bechamel

Updated: Oct 6, 2020

A divine white sauce with a smooth & silky finish. An extremely versatile sauce that can be used in many dishes. Such as Linguine Alfredo, Scalloped Potatoes, Croque Monsieur & More!


INGREDIENTS


1/2 cup Butter

1/4 small Onion, small dice (optional)

3 cloves Garlic, pressed

1 Bay Leaf

1/4 tsp Nutmeg

2-3 tsp Thyme

1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper

1/2 cup White Flour

2 cups Milk


INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium sauce pan begin by melting butter. Add (onion, if you desire, it depends on the dish I'm making), garlic & spices.

Cook on medium-high heat until

ingredients become fragrant. Do not let butter get to brown. Add flour, whisk together until it forms chunks with the butter.

Slowly add milk a bit at a time. Continue whisking constantly and to add milk. Whisk until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. Taste sauce for flavoring, adjust as necessary. Discard

bay leaf, (strain to remove onion if you like, this will make for a smoother sauce.

Remove from heat once sauce reaches desired thickness.








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