Bechamel Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
• Simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Do not allow the bechamel sauce to boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch each of white pepper and nutmeg.
• Season the sauce with more salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
• The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate.

Steps:

• Scald the milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Keep it warm over very low heat.
• Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. When it's bubbling, add the flour and whisk until it forms a golden paste, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Whisking constantly, add the hot milk in a steady stream. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk in the nutmeg and the cheese, and serve at once

Steps:

• Add the butter and onion to a large saucepan over medium heat. Season the onions with salt, to taste, and cook until they become translucent and very aromatic. Add the flour and cook until the flour and butter resemble wet sand, about 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually, whisk in the milk until incorporated. Add the bay leaf and nutmeg and season with salt, to taste. Slowly bring the milk/flour mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. Be sure that the milk comes to a boil or the flour will not cook out and you will be left with a very objectionable starchy feeling on your tongue.
• Once the sauce has come to a boil and has thickened, remove it from the heat. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the grated Parmigiano, taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
• Use right away or refrigerate, covered, until ready to assemble dish.
• Creamy!

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden, has a slightly nutty aroma, and is the texture of cooked oatmeal, about 5 minutes.
• Whisking constantly, pour in 2 cups milk; add 2 more cups milk and whisk until smooth. Cook mixture, stirring constantly along the bottom of pan, until boiling, about 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and does not feel grainy when a very small amount is rubbed between two fingers, about 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes.
• Whisk in milk and bring to boil, stirring.
• Add salt and nutmeg.
• Reduce heat; simmer until thick enough to coat back of spoon.

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan on low to medium heat.
• Sieve and stir in the flour.
• Whisk in the milk a small bit at a time until you have a slightly thick and creamy sauce.
• Take off the heat and allow to cool. Store in airtight container in fridge.