Speedy White Sauce Bechamel A Cheats Version Recipes

EASY LASAGNE WITH A CHEAT'S WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Firstly make, or defrost and heat, the bolognaise sauce.
• When the bolognaise sauce is ready, leave it blipping away over a very low heat, stirring occasionally as necessary.

BASIC BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

BASIC WHITE SAUCE/BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over low heat until it bubbles up. Blend in flour. This is the roux.
• In another pan, warm the milk. Infuse with flavours, if desired.
• Strain milk into the roux, combine and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
• Adjust taste by adding salt and pepper. Strain.

CHEESY BéCHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour to make a roux.
• Allow the roux to cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring.
• Add the milk a little at a time, whisking it continuously, allowing the mixture to blend and thicken. This will take about 10 minutes, although 20 minutes is recommended by cooking school instructors. Lower the heat to medium-low if needed.
• Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese , and hot sauce, if using. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted. Remove the sauce from the heat and use it immediately. Enjoy.

CLASSIC BECHAMEL: WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 1 bay leaf to a gentle simmer, stirring so it doesn't scorch the bottom of the pan. Keep the milk on low heat.
• Make a white roux by melting butter over low-medium heat in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Just as the foam subsides, add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to coat the flour and remove the starchy taste. Do not allow to brown. Remove from heat, then gradually add a bit of the warm milk to the roux and whisk vigorously. Return the saucepan to the heat and bring up to a low simmer, continuing to add more milk and whisk. Cook for 5 minutes until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Check seasoning; add salt, white pepper, garlic and the remaining bay leaf.
• To prevent a skin from forming as the sauce cools, lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface.
• Serve with fish, shellfish, vegetables or egg dishes.

SAUCE BECHAMEL AUX CHAMPIGNONS (WHITE SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS)

Steps:

• Prepare a sauce bechamel:.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Do not allow the flour to brown.
• Gradually mix in the milk and bring to a low boil.
• When the sauce is thick and smooth, stir in the nutmeg and pepper.
• Taste for salt.
• Keep the sauce at a low simmer until needed.
• Prepare the mushrooms:.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a fry pan over medium heat.
• Add the sliced mushrooms, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook.
• Stir often to prevent burning.
• When the mushrooms start to release water, add the lemon juice and increase the heat to high.
• When all the liquid has evaporated, add the mushrooms to the sauce.
• Just before serving, off the heat, stir in the last 1 tablespoon of butter.

SPEEDY WHITE SAUCE (BECHAMEL)-A CHEATS VERSION!

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients into a saucepan and whisk over moderate heat until thickened and smooth.
• NB-You may wish to add a little more milk at this stage,depending on how thick you want it.