Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Bechamel Sauce
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Directions:

  1. MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave oven, melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher for about 1 minute at HIGH.
  2. Add grated onion and flour and mix well. Gradually add warm or room temperature chicken broth (NOT hot) and half-and-half to container, stirring constantly.
  3. Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes at HIGH or until sauce is thickened. Do NOT boil.
  4. After 2 minutes, stir mixture, then stir again every 30 seconds to one minute as needed. When sauce reaches medium thickness, remove from microwave, add seasonings and stir. Mmmm!
  5. STOVETOP METHOD: In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in the flour, salt and white pepper. Add cold half-and-half and COLD chicken broth all at once. Stir well. Cook, stirring frequently, at medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in seasoning.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 400.73 Kcal (1678 kJ)
Calories from fat 338.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.64g 58%
Cholesterol 105.83mg 35%
Sodium 1064.87mg 44%
Potassium 288.56mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.02g 4%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 4.85g 10%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 148.6mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.75 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.13g 58%
Cholesterol 36.91mg 35%
Sodium 371.35mg 44%
Potassium 100.63mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.19g 4%
Sugars 0.15g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 2%
Protein 1.69g 10%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 51.8mg 15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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