Kittencal's White Sauce
Creamy, velvety, and incredibly versatile, Kittencal's White Sauce is the ultimate base for creating countless culinary delights. This classic béchamel-inspired recipe combines just a handful of pantry staples—unsalted butter, flour, and whole milk—to produce a smooth, rich sauce that’s perfect for casseroles, pasta dishes, or as the foundation for gravies and cheese sauces. Seasoned to perfection with a touch of white pepper and optional nutmeg, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a kitchen essential for busy cooks. Whether you’re creating a luscious mac and cheese or enhancing vegetables with an indulgent drizzle, Kittencal's White Sauce guarantees silky results every time.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons white pepper (or black pepper)
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, taking care not to brown it.
Step 2
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk constantly to create a smooth paste. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, to cook off the raw flour taste.
Step 3
Gradually pour in the milk, a little at a time, while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Ensure the mixture is smooth before adding more milk.
Step 4
Once all the milk has been added, continue to cook and whisk over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Season the sauce with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 6
Remove the sauce from heat and use immediately, or cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent a skin from forming if storing for later use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (577.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 817.7 |
| Total Fat 64.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 182.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1374.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.6g | |
| Protein 19.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 214.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 618.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 783.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories