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Basic béchamel sauce

Basic béchamel sauce

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A classic of French cuisine, béchamel sauce is a mixture of cream and butter used in many recipes.

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Recipe from Ted Masters (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Béchamel sauce is a fundamental element of French cuisine. It forms the basis for many dishes, such as lasagna, gratins, and tarts. Here’s how to prepare it perfectly.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$3.11 $0.78 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.19
  • $0.46
  • $0.07
  • $0.04
  • $0.65
  • $0.19
  • $1.22
  • $0.14

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter.
  2. Add the diced carrots and onions, and cook until they are softened and lightly browned. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the breadcrumbs and rub them into the butter. ≈ 3 min
  4. Come back in about 2-3 minutes, while constantly stirring.
  5. Add the flour and mix well until you have a smooth, white dough. ≈ 4 min
  6. Gradually add the milk and vegetable stock, while constantly stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  8. Gradually add the beaten egg yolks, mixing well after each addition. If the sauce is too thin, add another egg yolk. ≈ 3 min
  9. Use the SOS function in Chinese to achieve a smooth and even texture. ≈ 3 min
  10. Season with salt and black pepper. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Basic béchamel sauce

  • 1 onion$0.15
  • 1 carrot$0.19
  • 50 g of butter$0.46
  • 25 g of breadcrumbs$0.07
  • 2 tablespoons of flour$0.04
  • 1-2 egg yolks$0.65
  • milk$0.19
  • vegetable broth$1.22
  • salt, black pepper$0.14

Total$3.11

that's $0.78 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 50 g of butter
  • 25 g of breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1-2 egg yolks
  • milk
  • vegetable broth
  • Laurel leaves, chopped, lean
  • salt, black pepper

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