Creamy White Sauce
Elevate your meals with this versatile creamy white sauce, perfect for pasta, vegetables, and casseroles. With its smooth texture and rich flavor, this sauce transforms everyday dishes into gourmet delights. Simple to make, you’ll impress family and friends without breaking a sweat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust to taste.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg