Gluten-Free Classic Bechamel Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this silky, Gluten-Free Classic Bechamel Sauce, a versatile staple perfect for everything from creamy casseroles to lasagnas and gratins. This recipe swaps traditional flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour, ensuring a rich, velvety texture without compromising on flavor. With just a handful of ingredients—unsalted butter, whole milk, and a touch of ground nutmeg for warmth—you’ll create a perfectly balanced, smooth white sauce in under 20 minutes. Whether you’re catering to dietary needs or simply exploring gluten-free cuisine, this foolproof recipe guarantees all the indulgence of the original, minus the gluten. Ideal for gluten-free pasta bakes or as a base for your favorite cheese sauce, this classic white sauce is simplicity at its finest and utterly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add the unsalted butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the gluten-free all-purpose flour to the saucepan.
Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk for about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be smooth and free of lumps; this is your roux.
Gradually begin pouring in the whole milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly to incorporate each addition completely before adding more. This helps avoid lumps.
Once all the milk is incorporated, continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring continuously.
Add the salt, ground white pepper, and ground nutmeg to the bechamel sauce.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. You'll notice bubbles forming on the surface. At this point, the sauce should begin to thicken.
Keep stirring for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring the sauce remains smooth and free of any lumps.
Once thickened to the desired consistency (it should coat the back of a spoon), remove the sauce from the heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve if an extra smooth texture is desired.
Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to use. If storing for later use, cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
