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Easy Béchamel Sauce Recipe

Easy French béchamel sauce made with butter, flour, and milk. Smooth, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • ⅛ tsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper (To Taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Parmesan (Optional - You can add more)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Don’t let it brown, just melt it until it starts to bubble lightly.
    meltin butter in a pan to make bechamel
  • Add the flour and whisk right away. Keep whisking for about a minute to cook out the raw flour taste. The mixture should look smooth and slightly thick.
    making roux to make bechamel sauce
  • Pour in the milk all at once and whisk immediately. Keep whisking until smooth, then let it cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix for a few seconds and turn off the heat. If you like, add about a tablespoon of grated parmesan for extra flavor and whisk it in.
    bechamel sauce cooked and seasoning added to make bechamel recipe

Notes

  • Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CupCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 20.5gProtein: 8.4gFat: 20.6g
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