BECHAMEL SAUCE FOR ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS AU GRATIN

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Use this recipe when making our Artichoke Bottoms au Gratin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon diced shallots
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart whole milk, scalded
1 bay leaf
1 cup grated Gruyere

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent, without browning, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Mix; reduce heat as much as possible.
  • Add flour in thirds, whisking constantly. When fully incorporated, cook without browning, 3 to 5 minutes, until floury taste is gone.
  • Add milk in thirds, whisking constantly. Texture should be thick with no lumps. Add bay leaf; continue to cook 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve; add cheese while bechamel is still hot. Adjust seasoning to taste. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of sauce, and refrigerate up to three days.

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