Simple Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour3 Tablespoon
 Milk/White stock2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 653 Calories from Fat 350

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 40 g60.8%

Saturated Fat 23.9 g119.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 109.7 mg36.6%

Sodium 669.7 mg27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g19.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g5.9%

Sugars 23.9 g

Protein 20 g39.1%

Vitamin A 25.5% Vitamin C 0.77%

Calcium 53.3% Iron 14.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Melt butter in saucepan.
Blend in flour and cook, slowly stirring, until bubbling.
Remove from heat.
Heat milk with salt and bay leaf in another saucepan and let stand for 1 minute.
Remove bay leaf.
Gradually add milk to flour mixture, stirring constantly.
Beat until smooth.
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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