How to Make White Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

White sauce, also known as Béchamel sauce, is a classic French sauce that is used as a base for many other sauces in French cuisine. It is a smooth and creamy sauce that is made with only a few simple ingredients, yet it adds a rich and luxurious flavor to a wide variety of dishes.

One of the great things about white sauce is its versatility. It can be used as a base for pasta dishes, such as fettuccine alfredo or macaroni and cheese, and it is also used in dishes such as lasagna and ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste; cook and stir until golden in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk in 1 cup milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Nutrition

    48 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 33mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 49mg