Description
This Easy Bechamel Sauce is a creamy, classic white sauce made with butter, flour, and warm milk, ready in 20 minutes. It’s perfect for pasta, lasagna, or turning into a dreamy cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, or to taste (optional)
- Basil, for garnish (optional)
- 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, to make a cheesy béchamel sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Warm the milk first using a microwave or a small saucepan. It’s best to use warm milk to avoid clumps when mixing with the roux.
- In a separate medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add flour and stir non-stop for about 1–2 minutes until the mixture turns a pale sandy color. Be careful not to let it brown too much.
- Increase the heat to medium and gradually whisk in the warm milk. Keep stirring until smooth and fully blended. Let the sauce reach a boil, then cook for 10–15 minutes until it thickens.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste and make any needed adjustments.
- Serve with pasta, ravioli, or as a white sauce for lasagna.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 11.1 g
- Sodium: 834.8 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 59.3 mg