Thick and Creamy White Sauce
Transform simple ingredients into culinary magic with this Thick and Creamy White Sauce recipe, a classic béchamel-style sauce that’s irresistibly smooth, velvety, and packed with flavor. Made with just butter, flour, and whole milk, this versatile sauce is elevated by a touch of white pepper and optional nutmeg for a hint of warmth and depth. Perfect as a base for casseroles, pastas, or an accompaniment to vegetables, the recipe’s secret lies in creating a rich roux and whisking constantly for a lump-free finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-master, luscious white sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the butter to the saucepan and let it melt completely, taking care not to brown it.
Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour. Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes to form a smooth paste (this is called a roux). Cook the roux until it just starts to smell slightly nutty but does not darken in color.
Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Continue this process until all the milk is incorporated, creating a smooth mixture.
Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, while whisking constantly. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg (optional). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve immediately, or use the sauce for your recipe of choice.
If the sauce cools and becomes too thick, you can whisk in a splash of warm milk to return it to the desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1374 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 623 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 783 mg | 17% | |
*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.
