Béchamel Sauce
Posted on 05 Nov 2013Béchamel, also known as “white sauce” is one of the most staple sauces used in cooking and often serves as the base for many other sauces.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 tablespoons | butter | — |
| 3 tablespoons | flour | — |
| 1 cup | heavy cream | — |
| 1 cup | milk | — |
| ¼ teaspoon | ground nutmeg | — |
| — | salt & pepper | to taste |
Directions
- In a small saucepan, melt your butter over low heat.
- Add the flour and whisk form a roux.
- Pour in the cream & milk. Stir until thick.
- Add the nutmeg and season with salt & pepper.