Parker’s Béchamel Sauce
This is a very traditional french cream/white sauce, which can be served with many different types of vegetables. It also is the sauce served in Croquettes and goes very well with Ham or Salmon.
Melt the butter in a small heavy bottom pan. Add the onion and flour and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir continually with a whisk.
Add the milk and cream. Raise the heat to high and continue whisking. When the sauce thickens, lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the parsley and the bacon or ham if using.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt the butter in a small heavy bottom pan. Add the onion and flour and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir continually with a whisk.
Add the milk and cream. Raise the heat to high and continue whisking. When the sauce thickens, lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the parsley and the bacon or ham if using.