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Bechamel Sauce (Anne Burrell) Recipe

Bechamel Sauce (Anne Burrell) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp butter
1/2 small white onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
kosher salt
3 heaping tbsp all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
pinch grated nutmeg
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano

Directions:

Add the butter and onion to a large saucepan over medium heat. Season the onions with salt, to taste, and cook until they become translucent and very aromatic. Add the flour and cook until the flour and butter resemble wet sand, about 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually, whisk in the milk until incorporated. Add the bay leaf and nutmeg and season with salt, to taste. Slowly bring the milk/flour mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. Be sure that the milk comes to a boil or the flour will not cook out and you will be left with a very objectionable starchy feeling on your tongue.
Once the sauce has come to a boil and has thickened, remove it from the heat. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the grated Parmigiano, taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Use right away or refrigerate, covered, until ready to assemble dish.
Creamy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.06 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.64g	26%
Cholesterol	54.42mg	18%
Sodium	281.89mg	12%
Potassium	397.95mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.1g	4%
Sugars	12.62g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	17.31g	35%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	303.9mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.55 Kcal (396 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.66g	26%
Cholesterol	18.5mg	18%
Sodium	95.86mg	12%
Potassium	135.32mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.45g	4%
Sugars	4.29g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	1%
Protein	5.89g	35%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	103.3mg	30%

* 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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savory
bitter
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