White Sauce Recipe

white sauce recipe

White Sauce

white sauce recipe

This white sauce, also known as Béchamel sauce, is one of France’s four “mother sauces,” and it’s a perfect complement to many dishes. Pair it with vegetables, turn it into a creamy casserole or ladle it over seafood or sliced chicken.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

Nutrition Facts: calories 25 , Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 0 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, servingSize 1 tablespoon, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk

Instruction:

  1. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
  2. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.

Basic White Sauce

white sauce recipe

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

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 1 cup.

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.

Ingredients:

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

Instruction:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

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FAQ

What is basic white sauce made of?

A white sauce is just flour, butter and milk. To season your white sauce, some chefs recommend adding nutmeg to give it a depth of flavor and you should add salt and white or black pepper to taste as well. That’s all you need for a basic white sauce!

What are the 3 types of white sauces?

And once you’ve made them a few times, you won’t even need a recipe!
  • 1 – Béchamel or Basic White Sauce. A white sauce is made by adding milk, salt, and pepper to a roux. …
  • 2 – Mornay or Cheese Sauce. Building off a white sauce is a Mornay or cheese sauce. …
  • 3 – Gravy.

How do you make white Sause?

Steps
  1. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
  2. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.

Is white sauce the same as alfredo?

Alfredo sauce is a classic cream sauce used in countless pasta dishes. Also known as a white sauce or “pasta in blanco”, alfredo blends simple ingredients and turns them into a rich, indulgent delight.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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