Description
A healthy, buttery-flavored béchamel sauce without the guilt, perfect for elevating a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if desired.
- If making a Mornay sauce, stir in the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.
- Use immediately for lasagna, gratin, or any dish requiring béchamel.
Notes
Make sure to whisk continuously to avoid lumps and warm up your milk to create a smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg