Béchamel Sauce Recipe

Name: Béchamel Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Unsalted European butter (- High-fat butter gives richer flavor); 4 tbsp All-purpose flour (- Unbleached flour thickens better); 2 cups Whole milk warmed to 140°F (- Full-fat for creaminess); 1 tsp Fine sea salt to taste (- Add gradually); ¼ tsp White pepper (- Adjust to preference); 3–4 pinch Fresh nutmeg (- microplane grates); 2 tbsp Parmesan grated (- For mornay variation); 1 Bay leaf (- Simmer for subtle flavor); 1 small Shallot minced (- Adds depth); ¼ cup Heavy cream (- Extra richness)

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A foolproof béchamel sauce recipe perfected over 150+ test batches, designed to deliver silky-smooth, restaurant-quality results every time. With precise temperature control, whisking techniques, and a few clever secrets, this versatile French white sauce becomes the cornerstone for countless dishes.

30 min

cook 15 min

European

5.0 (1)

Ingredients

Instructions

Gently melt butter over medium-low heat without browning
Add flour and whisk until smooth with nutty aroma
Heat milk separately to 140°F before incorporating gradually
Slowly add warm milk in portions while whisking constantly
Adjust thickness, add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Nutrition

Serving Size: 80 g
Calories: 140 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
Protein Content: 3 g
Fat Content: 11 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 30 mg
Sodium Content: 150 mg
Sugar Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 3.3 g

Béchamel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

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