Béchamelle
10 min
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French Béchamel Sauce

By Géraldine Leverd, Food Blogger

Bechamel sauce is a white sauce made from flour, butter, milk or cream. A little nutmeg is often added. It is often used in French cuisine for dishes such as croque-monsieur or gratins, elevating each bite with its smooth texture and irresistible decadence.

Ingredients For

  • Butter
    Charentes-Poitou Butter PDO
  • 25 g
  • 300 ml

Preparation

1

In a saucepan, melt the butterover medium heat. Then add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes.

2

Add a few drops of milk and whisk well. Then, pour the rest of the milk gradually without stopping to whisk.

3

Add some salt and pepper. Finish off with the grated nutmeg.

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