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    Published: Jan 19, 2012 · Modified: Oct 7, 2024 by Cherian Thomas

    Cheese - Bechamel Sauce

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    This is a simple recipe mostly needed as a precursor for other recipes like Pasta bake, broccoli in cheese sauce etc.
    The key to this recipe is constant stirring. Stop the stirring and the flour gets stuck at the bottom. Use a whisk and never a spoon.
    The sauce is so yummy that you’ll lick your finger way through.
    Credit to videogug for this.

    Cheese - Bechamel Sauce

    Jane Jojo
    This is a simple recipe mostly needed as a precursor for other recipes like Pasta bake, broccoli in cheese sauce etc. The key to this recipe is constant stirring. Stop the stirring and the flour gets stuck at the bottom. Use a whisk and never a spoon. The sauce is so yummy that you’ll lick your finger way through. Credit to videogug for this.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine european
    Servings 3 serving
    Calories 331 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 115 Grams Cheddar Cheese , Grated
    • 600 Millilitres Milk
    • 40 Grams Flour
    • 40 Grams Butter
    • ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add milk to the saucepan. Put on the flame in medium
    • Now add butter and flour. Keep whisking till it boiling. Do not stop the whisking at any point.
    • Once it simmers turn the heat down and keep on whisking for another 5 minutes. This will become a thick sauce
    • Add the grated cheese, keep on whisking and then add the nutmeg, pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Whisk for another 5-6 minutes.
    • Take the sauce. Add more salt if needed. Whisk and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 100gCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 553mgIron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Avatar for Nirmala_Prem Nirmala_Prem says:
      January 19, 2012

      try cooking the flour in the butter first, and wen the raw smell goes add the milk in a thin stream, whisking constantly (like ur life depends on it!)... also, if using a non-stick saucepan (highly recommended) use a whisk that wont score the non-stick coating...

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