Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In small, heavy saucepan, heat butter.
2. 2
   As soon as butter is melted, add in onions and cook over medium flame for 3 min, or possibly till onions begin to turn golden brown.
3. 3
   Stir in flour.
4. 4
   Stir in lowfat milk and cook, stirring constantly till smooth.
5. 5
   Add in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook over low flame for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Strain.
7. 7
   Bechamel sauce may be prepared in advance, and keeps well in refrigerator for more than two weeks.
8. 8
   Makes 2 c. of sauce.