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Bechamel dripping from a wooden spoon
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5 from 2 votes

How to make a bechamel

Bechamel is a white velvety sauce made in a 2 easy steps. Make a roux and add gradually your milk. Season with salt & nutmeg, delicious!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 806kcal
Author: Mélanie

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup flour 40g
  • ⅓ cup butter, cubed 40g
  • ¾ cup milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste optional

Instructions

  • Prepare your ingredients: Mise en place.
  • In a pot, on low to medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the flour.
  • Stir well, you have a roux.
  • Add a little bit of milk and stir. Repeat until you have poured all the milk.
  • Season to taste.
  • Stir (still on low to medium heat) until the sauce coats the back of the spoon.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3003IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg