Béchamel Sauce

Name: Béchamel Sauce
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 8 black peppercorns; 1 (1/2-inch-thick) sliced onion; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons stick margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper; Dash of ground nutmeg

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
8 black peppercorns
1 (1/2-inch-thick) sliced onion
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons stick margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium-high heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Set aside.
2

Melt margarine in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk mixture; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thick. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.