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Bechamel Sauce
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Recipe
Yield :
2 cups (medium-thick consistency)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups hot milk
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Directions
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, blend in the flour with a wooden spoon, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until butter and flour foam together for 2 minutes without turning more than a buttery yellow color. Remove from heat, and when bubbling stops, vigorously whisk in all the hot milk at once. Bring to the boil, whisking. Simmer, stirring, for 2 minutes. Season to taste.
© 2000 Julia Child
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving (% daily value)
Nutritional information is based on 8 servings, and includes 1/2 teaspoon of added salt.
74kcal (4%)
70mg (7%)
0mg (0%)
52mcg RAE (2%)
85mg
7mg
2g
3g
0g
5g
14mg (5%)
172mg (7%)
3g (15%)
5g (8%)
0mg (1%)
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Simmy
02.03.10 Flag commentI use this sauce to create what my family calls: Hamburger Crumble!
I brown the chop meat with an onion, make the Bechamel Sauce but add 2T dry mustard. I combine the meat and sauce and cook 3-5 min.
You can serve it over jasmine rice or mashed potatoes for a "warm fuzzy" meal anytime!