Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Step 1

Place sauce pan on the stove, add butter and melt.

Step 2

Add half of the flour and whisk. into butter. Keep over slow to medium heat.

Step 3

Add the remaining flour and whisk in over a medium heat setting. Whisk and reduce until it bubbles and it has slightly turned light brown. The roux needs to be smooth.

Step 4

Reduce heat and pour in slowly milk and whisk in.

Step 5

Increase heat to medium and keep on whisking to incorporate sauce ingredients. Keep on whisking, the sauce will get formed and will thicken.

Step 6

When you are happy with the consistency, season with salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg. Adjust flavor to your liking.

Step 7

At this point, you can choose to add cheese too to make a cheesy sauce mornay. Use the sauce in another dish or serve with meats or veggies.