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Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel Sauce

Preparation

Step 1


MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave oven, melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher for about 1 minute at HIGH.


Step 2


Add grated onion and flour and mix well. Gradually add warm or room temperature chicken broth (NOT hot) and half-and-half to container, stirring constantly.


Step 3


Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes at HIGH or until sauce is thickened. Do NOT boil.


Step 4


After 2 minutes, stir mixture, then stir again every 30 seconds to one minute as needed.

When sauce reaches medium thickness, remove from microwave, add seasonings and stir. Mmmm!


Step 5


STOVETOP METHOD: In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in the flour, salt and white pepper. Add cold half-and-half and COLD chicken broth all at once. Stir well. Cook, stirring frequently, at medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in seasoning.






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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons grated onion

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 pinch dried thyme

  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

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