How to make a simple white sauce
My straightforward method for how to make a simple white sauce (béchamel sauce) - one of the first things any beginner cook should learn!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 147kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 45 g (~ 3 tbsp) butter
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 350 ml (~ 1 1/3 cups) milk
- Your choice of flavourings, e.g. salt, pepper, nutmeg, onion, bay leaves (see blog post for details)
Instructions
- Over a fairly low heat, melt the butter in a small saucepan, and add the flour. Mix well to combine, and cook for a minute or so, stirring constantly. Add a dash of milk, and mix until completely combined. Continue to add the milk a little at a time, over the low heat, mixing until smooth each time before adding more. You'll need at least 250ml (1 cup) milk for a very thick white sauce - add more for a thinner sauce.
- See the full blog post for more detailed instructions, including how to infuse the sauce with other flavours.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
How to make a simple white sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 147
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 107mg4%
Potassium 61mg2%
Carbohydrates 8.9g3%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 4.1g5%
Protein 3.7g7%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.