Vegan Béchamel (White Sauce)
Description
With its velvety texture and delicate savory flavor, this classic white béchamel sauce brings a luxurious touch to everything from lasagna and casseroles to pasta bakes and vegetable gratins.
Simple ingredients come together to create a smooth, creamy sauce that feels elegant yet effortless. Whether layered into a comforting family dinner or used as the foundation for your favorite recipes, this béchamel delivers all the richness and satisfaction of the traditional version while remaining completely dairy-free.
It’s the kind of foundational recipe that transforms everyday meals into something truly special.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Slowly pour the milk in and, using a whisk, gently stir for 2 to 3 minutes more until the mixture begins to bubble.
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Lower the heat and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
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Cheese Sauce:
To turn your béchamel into a cheese sauce, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese during the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Use any cheese of your choosing.
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Country Gravy:
To use your béchamel as a country gravy, add half a teaspoon of garlic powder, an additional quarter teaspoon of black pepper, and half a teaspoon of chopped fresh or dried parsley. Meatless sausage crumbles are optional—be sure to cook them fully before adding them to the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 42kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.4g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Sodium 82mg4%
- Potassium 34mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 0.9g2%
- Vitamin A 72 IU
- Calcium 38 mg
- Iron 0.2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg
- Vitamin K 2 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Folate 6 mcg
- Magnesium 4 mg
- Zinc 0.1 mg
- Selenium 1 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
