Best Speedy White Sauce Bechamel A Cheats Version Recipes

CLASSIC BECHAMEL: WHITE SAUCE

Classic Bechamel: White Sauce image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
Pinch salt and white pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 1 bay leaf to a gentle simmer, stirring so it doesn't scorch the bottom of the pan. Keep the milk on low heat.
Make a white roux by melting butter over low-medium heat in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Just as the foam subsides, add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to coat the flour and remove the starchy taste. Do not allow to brown. Remove from heat, then gradually add a bit of the warm milk to the roux and whisk vigorously. Return the saucepan to the heat and bring up to a low simmer, continuing to add more milk and whisk. Cook for 5 minutes until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Check seasoning; add salt, white pepper, garlic and the remaining bay leaf.
To prevent a skin from forming as the sauce cools, lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface.
Serve with fish, shellfish, vegetables or egg dishes.

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Basic White Sauce image

For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BASIC WHITE SAUCE/BECHAMEL SAUCE

Basic White Sauce/Bechamel Sauce image

This white sauce can be used in so many different ways. Add Cheese,Curry Powder,Dill,or Horseradish Add canned Tuna,Ham,Hamburger,Sausage. Lots of things can be done with this sauce.

Provided by Braunda

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2-1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat until it bubbles up. Blend in flour. This is the roux.
In another pan, warm the milk. Infuse with flavours, if desired.
Strain milk into the roux, combine and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Adjust taste by adding salt and pepper. Strain.