White Sauce Cheesy or Not Medium Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this creamy, versatile recipe for White Sauce Cheesy or Not Medium Sauce! Perfect as a standalone béchamel or transformed into a rich cheese sauce, this recipe is a must-have for both beginner and seasoned home cooks. Made with a simple base of unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and milk, this medium-thick sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. Customize it to your liking by adding a dash of nutmeg for warmth or a full cup of shredded cheese for a decadent twist. Ideal as a pasta topper, casserole base, or a flavorful foundation for countless dishes, this adaptable white sauce offers the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for cheesy version)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
Add the flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously, to create a smooth paste or roux. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, but do not let it brown.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form. Start with a small amount and whisk thoroughly before adding more milk.
Once all the milk is incorporated, continue to cook the sauce, stirring regularly, until it thickens to a medium consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and optionally ground nutmeg, stirring to combine.
If making the cheesy version, reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and use immediately as a pasta sauce, a base for casseroles, or in any dish that calls for white sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.2 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1425 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 883 mg | 19% | |
*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.
