back to basics: fool proof white sauce

Name: Back To Basics: Fool Proof White Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 - cup butter; 1/2 - cup flour; 1 - tsp. salt; 1/2 - tsp. pepper; 4 - cups milk

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Updated on Dec 6, 2016

I was recently asked by someone new to cooking if I would share my white sauce recipe. It is completely foolproof and it sure dresses up a meal in a hurry. I use this basic sauce for chicken ala king, leftover turkey, new red potatoes (...add a touch of dill!), peas, beans, baby carrots and many other things. You can also simply make it into a cheese sauce by adding one cup of shredded cheddar cheese along with the milk. Thin with additional milk at the end, if necessary. Enjoy!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 - cup butter
1/2 - cup flour
1 - tsp. salt
1/2 - tsp. pepper
4 - cups milk

How To Make back to basics: fool proof white sauce

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour, salt and pepper. Stir with whisk until well combined. Over low heat, cook gently while whisking for one minute. Do not let flour brown.

Step 2

Gradually add milk while whisking. Increase heat to medium and continue to cook just under a simmer. Don't let it come to a full boil. Continue to stir until desired consistency is reached (5-8 minutes). If gets too thick, never fear! Just add a little milk and you're good to go.
Step 3

Serve!
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