White Sauce (Cheesy or Not) Medium Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 1
🥣 Yield: 2 cups
Description:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this versatile White Sauce, whether you prefer it cheesy or not. This easy recipe promises a medium sauce that’s perfect for various dishes, from creamy pastas to flavorful vegetable dips.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for cheesy version)
Instructions:
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Melt Butter:
Place a saucepan over low heat and melt the butter until it’s fully melted and slightly bubbling. -
Blend Flour and Seasoning:
Once the butter is melted, gradually add the flour and salt into the saucepan. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and starts to bubble slightly. -
Eliminate Raw Flour Flavor:
Allow the mixture to cook for at least 1 minute, ensuring the raw flour flavor is eliminated. -
Incorporate Milk:
Remove the saucepan from heat. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Ensure the milk is added gradually to prevent lumps from forming, resulting in a smooth paste. -
Return to Heat:
Place the saucepan back on the heat source. Continuously stir the mixture to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. -
Thicken Sauce:
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. -
Cheesy Option:
For a cheesy white sauce, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the saucepan. You can adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference for a more or less cheesy sauce. -
Cover and Store:
Once the sauce reaches the desired thickness, remove it from heat. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to prevent a film from forming on the surface. -
Serve or Store:
Use the white sauce immediately on creamed and scalloped foods, sauces, gravies, or as a flavorful dip for vegetables. Alternatively, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 416.7
- Fat Content: 32.1g
- Saturated Fat: 20.2g
- Cholesterol: 95.2mg
- Sodium: 1485.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.3g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 9.9g
Enjoy the creamy richness of this white sauce, whether you choose to make it cheesy or keep it classic. It’s the perfect addition to elevate your favorite dishes in just under 30 minutes!
