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Classic Béchamel Sauce

Learn how to make classic béchamel sauce with this quick and easy recipe! Perfect for lasagna, cannelloni, and baked vegetables!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • 1 whisk
  • 1 nonstick pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter 40 gr
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 40 gr
  • 2 cups milk 500 ml
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter to a pot (better if nonstick) and wait until it melts, then add the flour.
  • Mix well with a whisk to avoid lumps until you obtain a thick roux.
  • Add the milk all at once, stirring, and then salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Keep on stirring until the cream thickens as much as you need.
  • Et voilà! Your classic béchamel is ready to go.
Keyword Basics, Béchamel, Sauce