Being a béchamel boss is something to be proud of. Learn this life skill and whip up a lasagna, Mac and Cheese, moussaka, a gratin, a Croque Monsieur or even a soufflé without batting an eyelid.
A basic béchamel is just milk, butter and flour - with the option of adding cheese. It's the technique you need to get right. Watch the video, read the notes and go slow. You've got this and Clove's got you.
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Method 4
In a small saucepan, warm the until just below simmering point - the surface will start to steam - then turn off the heat. Grate the , you should have about 3/4 cup.
In a medium sized saucepan, melt the over low heat. Slowly add the , stirring often with a wooden spoon to make a paste (roux). You want the paste to stay pale in colour and not brown, so only cook for a minute or two.
Once the paste has thickened, slowly add the warm , 1/2 a cup at a time, stirring constantly with a whisk until well combined. As the mixture thickens, add more milk until you have a thick white sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of your spoon.
Turn off the heat, add the , and and stir well to melt the cheese.
Clove Kitchen's tips
Use a whisk instead of a spoon when incorporating the milk, this is the best way to avoid lumps forming. Make sure the flour and butter mixture stays pale and is cooked over a low temperature. You don't want to cook for too long or over a high heat at this will cause the sauce to split and lose its silky texture.
