Béchamel Sauce

4 servings5 min prep15 min cookEasy

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes, until pale and foamy (this is a roux).
  3. 3Gradually whisk in warm milk, a little at a time, until smooth.
  4. 4Simmer, whisking often, 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.

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