Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Bechamel Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about two minutes. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, smooth and creamy, about ten minutes [ do not allow the bechamel sauce to boil. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch each of white pepper and nutmeg. Season the sauce with more salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. [ the sauce can be made up tpo three days ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate.]
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 267.64 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.54g 22%
Cholesterol 43.06mg 14%
Sodium 395.86mg 16%
Potassium 404.07mg 9%
Total Carbs 24.18g 8%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 9.1g 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 306mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.84 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.21g 22%
Cholesterol 15.42mg 14%
Sodium 141.76mg 16%
Potassium 144.7mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.66g 8%
Sugars 4.39g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 2%
Protein 3.26g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 109.6mg 31%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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