the Lake Kitchen

Bechamel Sauce

Makes 2 cups
Bechamel is one of the five mother sauces and can be used in a variety of recipes from topping crepes to a base for your macaroni and cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Heat milk in a small sauce pot until hot to the touch.
2. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Slowly whisk the hot milk into the butter/flour mixture. Allow to thicken over medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Whisk in nutmeg and salt.
5. Serve or keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. To re-heat, place in a small sauce pan over medium heat and whisk, add a few more Tablespoons of milk to loosen the sauce.

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