Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients
5 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook and stir until flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.
Season with salt and nutmeg.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 139 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 9g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe8 | |
| Calories139 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat10g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat6g | 31% |
| Cholesterol29mg | 10% |
| Sodium683mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein5g | 9% |
| Vitamin C0mg | 0% |
| Calcium146mg | 11% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium190mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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