Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel sauce is a white thick sauce that you could basically use for everything: layerings in lasagna, base for alfredo sauce, cream soups, gratins and anything that requires a savory cream. Here is a simple recipe that works all the time. 

Ingredients:

60 grams butter

1/3 cup flour

3 1/2 cups milk

1 cup grated gruyére or mozzarella

Salt & pepper

Nutmeg

Preparation:

1. Melt butter in a sauce pan and add flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.

2. Slowly add milk, stir continuously until it thickens.

3. Add cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir continuously until the cheese disolves. 

4. Use immediately or wait to cool and store in fridge. It will keep for 24h.