Bechamel Sauce

Name: Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

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This bechamel sauce recipe makes a rich, creamy white sauce flavored with grated onion, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Use it in any recipe that calls for a white sauce.

Submitted by Holly

Updated on January 22, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper or to taste
1 cup cold half-and-half
1 cup cold chicken broth
1 pinch dried thyme or to taste
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper or to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in onion, flour, salt, and white pepper. Stir in half-and-half and chicken broth; cook, stirring frequently, at medium heat until thickened. Off heat, stir in thyme and cayenne pepper.

Cook’s Note

To make bechamel sauce in the microwave: Microwave butter in a microwave-safe 1-quart glass measuring pitcher on high power until melted, about 1 minute. Add grated onion and flour; mix well. Gradually add warm or room temperature half-and-half and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Cook, uncovered on high power, without boiling, until sauce is thickened, stirring after 2 minutes, then every 30 seconds until thickened. Season with salt, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52	Calories
5g	Fat
2g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 147mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 37mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Bechamel Sauce

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