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Actually Tasty Béchamel Sauce Recipe
Feb 22, 2013 @ 3:22 PM
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Daily Value: 11%
Servings: 4
Low-Carb
Vegetarian
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 218Daily Value: 11%
Servings: 4
Low-Carb
Vegetarian
| Fat | 19g | 30% |
| Saturated | 12g | 60% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 8g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1% |
| Sugars | 4g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 741IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 2% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 3% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4-5 scrapes of fresh nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and flour over medium-high heat and whisk to blend as the butter melts. Cook, whisking a lot, for about 1 minute. This will give the flour a nutty, rather than floury, flavor.
Pull the pan off the heat and pour in about ¼ cup of the milk. Whisk like crazy to form a smooth paste, then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk and the cream.
Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking frequently and making sure to get into the angles of the pan where the thick roux can accumulate.
Simmer, giving the sauce an occasional whisk, until smooth and glossy and no taste of flour remains, 8-10 minutes. As it simmers, be sure to scrape down the sides of the pan where the sauce builds up and whisk into the sauce; otherwise you will end up with lumps.
Add the salt, several grinds of pepper, and the nutmeg, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve right away or keep warm over low heat.
Variation: Add ¼ yellow onion and 1 fresh thyme sprig after whisking in the milk and cream. Remove before serving.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4Notes and Substitutions:
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The sauce does not freeze well.
