Simple Cream Bechamel Sauce
Servings: 5 Servings
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the flour to melted butter and let cook for about 1 minute.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- To cooked flour mixture, add milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes while stirring.1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- When sauce reaches desired thickness, remove from heat and serve over pasta or add use as base thickener for other recipes.
- Can be stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up 2 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of .5 cups of sauce. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Cream Bechamel Sauce
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
95
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
238
mg
10
%
Potassium
132
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
1129
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
97
mg
10
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
