Description
A versatile white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk—perfect for creamy dishes like lasagna, mac and cheese, and gratins.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1.5 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbling.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
Use plant-based milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
Add shredded cheese to create a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: white sauce, béchamel, easy sauce recipes, creamy sauce, beginner sauce