Basic Béchamel Sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook and stir until flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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 no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Season to taste with salt and nutmeg.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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