Kittencal's Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced (can use more )
4 1/2 tbsp flour
1 pinch nutmeg
3 cups half-and-half cream (or use half cream and full-fat milk)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/2 tsp white salt (or to taste)
1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Directions:

Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add in fresh garlic (if using) saute for 2 minutes.
Add in flour and nutmeg; stir for 2 minutes.
Slowly add in half and half cream; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese (if using).
Season with salt and lots of black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	454.74 Kcal (1904 kJ)
Calories from fat	346.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.55g	59%
Cholesterol	106.93mg	36%
Sodium	762.48mg	32%
Potassium	290.07mg	6%
Total Carbs	19.31g	6%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	5%
Protein	11.11g	22%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	348.5mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	200.78 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.02g	59%
Cholesterol	47.21mg	36%
Sodium	336.65mg	32%
Potassium	128.07mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.53g	6%
Sugars	0.07g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	5%
Protein	4.9g	22%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	153.9mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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