Beets With Bechamel

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degree.
2. 2
   Arrange beets in 9x13 baking dish. Add water. Cover dish and bake for about 45 minutes. Beets should be fork tender.
3. 3
   Sauce: Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in flour until smooth paste forms.
5. 5
   Slowly whisk in the milk and wine.
6. 6
   Bring to a low boil. Sauce will thicken.
7. 7
   Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to sauce.
8. 8
   Pour sauce over beets.
9. 9
   Return to the oven and bake uncovered, about 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and golden around edges.