Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Bechamel Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over med-high heat; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat;cover and let stand 15 mins. Strain milk mixture through a sieve over a bowl;discard solids.
  2. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Melt butter in pan over med heat. Add flour to pan; cook 1 min, stirring constantly. Gradually add strained milk,stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil;cook 9 mins or until thickened,stirring constantly. Remove from heat,stir in salt and pepper.
  3. Onion lends the sauce a faintly sweet note. For an even more aromatic bechamel, add a crushed garlic clove to the steeping milk.
  4. For Mornay Sauce: Stir 1/2 cup (2 ozs) shredded Gruyere cheese into thickened Bechamel Sauce, stirring over med-low heat until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 63.93 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 6%
Cholesterol 11.92mg 4%
Sodium 129.66mg 5%
Potassium 109.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.48g 1%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 2.4g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 79.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.8 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.02g 6%
Cholesterol 18.05mg 4%
Sodium 196.32mg 5%
Potassium 166.2mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.78g 1%
Sugars 4.51g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 3.64g 5%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 120.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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