Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Bechamel Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add shallots and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  2. Increase heat to medium. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Note: Mixture can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two days. Warm sauce over low heat before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1661.36 Kcal (6956 kJ)
Calories from fat 838.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 93.17g 143%
Cholesterol 263.63mg 88%
Sodium 1616.44mg 67%
Potassium 2432.66mg 52%
Total Carbs 160.64g 54%
Sugars 66.83g 267%
Dietary Fiber 9.94g 40%
Protein 47.02g 94%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 32%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 1336mg 134%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.17 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.57g 143%
Cholesterol 18.59mg 88%
Sodium 114mg 67%
Potassium 171.56mg 52%
Total Carbs 11.33g 54%
Sugars 4.71g 267%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 40%
Protein 3.32g 94%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.2mg 19%
Calcium 94.2mg 134%

* 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

  • 40.2
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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