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Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Bechamel Sauce

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You can easily make your own delicious Bechamel Sauce at home in only 15 minutes. Use it in lasagna, creamy pastas, for vegetable bakes and to top seafood.

  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (35 g) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 21/2 cups (625 ml) full-cream (whole) milk
  • 1 tsp chicken stock powder (bouillon)

Instructions

  1. Heat the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once it is melted, add the flour. Stir until you form a paste (this will take 1 minute).
  2. Slowly add the milk and stir using a whisk. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and continue whisking for 6–8 minutes.
  3. Once the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, it’s ready.
  4. Whisk in the chicken stock to season.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Best used immediately.

LEFTOVERS

Best used immediately.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: condiment
  • Method: cook
  • Cuisine: French