Homemade béchamel sauce, smooth and creamy
A smooth and creamy béchamel sauce, ready in just a few minutes: simply melt butter, add milk, then season with salt and white pepper.
Béchamel sauce is the foundation for many gratins and baked dishes. This version, made with butter, can be prepared in about 10 minutes using basic ingredients.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time10 min
- Total15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories103 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodSlow cooking
- Estimated cost$0.69 $0.17 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.05
- $0.40
- $0.14
- $0.02
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour.
- Let it cook gently for a few moments without stirring, so that the flour loses its raw taste.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to achieve a smooth sauce. ≈ 3 min
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, continuing to stir.
- Salt, pepper, and taste before serving. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Homemade béchamel sauce, smooth and creamy
- 2 tablespoons of flour$0.05
- 400 ml of milk$0.40
- 1 tablespoon of butter$0.14
- ½ teaspoon of salt$0.02
- white pepper$0.08
Total$0.69
that's $0.17 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 103 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g |
| Sugars | 5.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 0.09 g |
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