Bechamel Sauce
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Recipe Summary Bechamel Sauce
A creamy classic - your standard white sauce!Ingredients | Lasagna Recipe Bechamel4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons grated onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 cup half-and-half½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground white pepper1 pinch dried thyme1 pinch ground cayenne pepperDirectionsMICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave oven, melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher for about 1 minute at HIGH.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.Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes at HIGH or until sauce is thickened. Do NOT boil.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!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.Info | Lasagna Recipe BechamelServings: 16 Yield: 2 cups
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