Classic Béchamel Sauce Recipe - Savory Nothings

Home / Recipes / Homemade Pantry / Classic Béchamel Sauce 15 minutes mins | 2 Comments | 5 from 6 votes Jump to Recipe 03/30/21 | Updated: 03/30/21 | by NoraA Classic Béchamel Sauce (also known as “white sauce”) is one of the most simple recipes out there, but it is such a great technique to know! Made with a roux, milk and nutmeg, this turns into a base for so many delicious recipes – from classic Lasagna to creamy pastas and even as a sauce for vegetables or a decadent Mac and Cheese.Homemade Béchamel SauceI think Béchamel is one of the first classic sauces I learned to cook – when I wanted to make Cauliflower Cheese for my youngest brother. Even back then as a teen I was surprised how easy it was (when it seemed like it should be so much more difficult!) and how often I’d use this technique in my cooking later in life.A Béchamel sauce is the base for many recipes – a great Mac and Cheese, the white sauce in Lasagna, or even for something simple like creamed spinach!It’s a very short...