Bechamel Recipe

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Bechamel
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch of nutmeg

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir (using a wooden spoon). In a separate saucepan have hot milk over low to medium heat. While constantly whisking, gradually add hot milk to the roux (the butter and flour mixture). Simmer mixture while continuing to whisk. Sauce will thicken in a few minutes.
  2. ***To basic finished bechamel sauce, add 1/4 cup grated Gruyere and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan to sauce. Slice potatoes and layer in gratin dish. Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Pour bechamel with cheese over potatoes and bake for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven, until potatoes are cooked through. Garnish with parsley
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.23 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.48g 22%
Cholesterol 35.43mg 12%
Sodium 417.52mg 17%
Potassium 414.01mg 9%
Total Carbs 26.36g 9%
Sugars 12.32g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 9.28g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 344.3mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.72 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.14g 22%
Cholesterol 12.58mg 12%
Sodium 148.24mg 17%
Potassium 146.99mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.36g 9%
Sugars 4.37g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 6%
Protein 3.3g 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 122.2mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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