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bechamel in a cast iron with a wooden spoon.

Béchamel Sauce

Liz Quick
This classic white sauce uses three simple ingredients, plus a few spices to give incredible flavor, and is perfect for lasagnas or even mac and cheese! You will find that it is so easy to make this creamy béchamel sauce.
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Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan on low.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes- don’t let it brown/burn.
  • Slowly add in the milk and whisk constantly until there are no lumps and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store leftovers:
Put your leftover sauce in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword bechamel sauce, white sauce