Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	958.91 Kcal (4015 kJ)
Calories from fat	522.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.02g	89%
Cholesterol	172.25mg	57%
Sodium	5071.08mg	211%
Potassium	1582.16mg	34%
Total Carbs	73.02g	24%
Sugars	49.15g	197%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	33.27g	67%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	1221.2mg	122%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.59 Kcal (367 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.3g	89%
Cholesterol	15.73mg	57%
Sodium	463.2mg	211%
Potassium	144.52mg	34%
Total Carbs	6.67g	24%
Sugars	4.49g	197%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	4%
Protein	3.04g	67%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	24%
Calcium	111.5mg	122%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
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bitter
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