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Bechamel Sauce

Use this Bechamel to make delicious casseroles, mac & cheese, and more. I love it for country-style sausage gravies and in lasagna.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter -OR- 4 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour blend -OR- 2 tablespoons rice flour + 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 4 cups milk dairy, unflavored coconut or unflavored almond
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • I added 2 cloves of garlic grated at the beginning with the flour and butter.

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted (or warm oil). Add the gluten-free flour and whisk until smooth.

  • Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes. adding flour to make gluten free white sauce

  • Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan (or Pyrex) until just about to boil.

  • Add the hot milk to the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.

  • Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use. adding nutmeg to Gluten-Free Bechamel Sauce

NOTES

Use this gluten-free Bechamel to make Mornay sauce, cheese sauce, or any other deliciously creamy dishes.

NUTRITION

Calories: 1191kcal
Carbohydrates: 67g
Protein: 34g
Fat: 89g
Saturated Fat: 54g
Cholesterol: 248mg
Sodium: 5570mg
Potassium: 1288mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 50g
Vitamin A: 3330IU
Calcium: 1139mg
Iron: 1mg

#GFUse this Bechamel to make delicious casseroles, mac & cheese, and more. I love it for country-style sausage gravies and in lasagna.