Béchamel Sauce

Name: Béchamel Sauce
Ingredients: 1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth

Directions

1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add nutmeg and flour; stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
2

Remove from heat and whisk in milk and broth. Stir over high heat until boiling; reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, until sauce is reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes. Use hot or cold.
3

Nutritional analysis per 1/2 cup.