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Bechamel Sauce Microwave version
This recipe is a great quick fix when you need sauce in a hurry. Depending on the power of your microwave this may take a little longer.
Servings
500
mls
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Ingredients
4
tbsp
butter
4
tbsp
flour
500
ml
milk
salt and pepper to taste
Metric
-
US
Instructions
Place butter in a 1 litre glass ovenproof jug or bowl
Microwave on ‘melt’ or at full power for 30 seconds – or if butter is cold, in 30 second bursts until melted
Stir in the flour and microwave on high for 1 minute until it bubbles
Add the milk gradually, stirring continuously until all the milk has been added
Microwave for 4 minutes, stirring after each minute to avoid lumps, until thick
If mixture looks too thick, add a little more milk
Add salt and pepper to taste
Notes
To turn this into a cheese sauce (for macaroni cheese, for example), add 1 cup of grated cheese after the mixture has started to thicken.
Course:
Sauces and Spices
Keyword:
bechamel, microwave, sauces, shortcut