Bechamel Sauce
This classic white sauce is smooth and creamy with a hint of spice.
Servings 16
Calories 52 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth cold
- 1 cup half-and-half cold
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then stir in the flour, salt, and white pepper.
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Add the half-and-half and chicken broth at the same time and stir well. Make sure they're cold when you add them!
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Cook the sauce on medium heat while stirring frequently until it's nice and thick. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the seasonings.
