bechamel sauce (garlic or onion) & white sauce

Name: Bechamel Sauce (garlic or onion) & White Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BECHAMEL SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 teaspoon(s) minced onion (i use dried) or minced garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; dash(es) of white pepper; 1 cup(s) half and half; 1 small bay leaf (dried); ## WHITE SAUCE; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; - opt: 1 tsp chopped chives; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 cup(s) milk; ## OPT: CHEESE SAUCE; 1 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

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deb baldwin

blanchard, ID

Updated on Apr 30, 2011

The only way I make sauces. These are quick and easy sauces to make. Different kinds all in one place. "Easy Sauce" "In the microwave oven, energy penetrates sauces from all directions, so they cook faster and require little stirring to achieve a smooth consistency. For easy clean-up, measure, mix and microwave in a glass measuring cup." Recipe: "The joy of Microwaving" The microwave cooking institute

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Microwave

yield Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

BECHAMEL SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons minced onion (i use dried) or minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of white pepper
1 cup half and half
1 small bay leaf (dried)
WHITE SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
- opt: 1 tsp chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
OPT: CHEESE SAUCE
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

How To Make bechamel sauce (garlic or onion) & white sauce

Step 1

BECHAMEL SAUCE: Place butter and onion (or garlic) in a 2-cup measure. Microwave at high for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Blend in half and half. Add bay leaf. Reduce power to 50% (medium). Microwave 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened, stirring after each minute with a wire whip. Discard bay leaf. Serve with poultry or vegetables. Makes about 1 cup.

Step 2

WHITE SAUCE: Melt butter in 1-quart measurer at High (30 to 60 sec). Stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Blend in milk with a wire whip until smooth. Microwave on High for 2 1/2 to 6 minutes, or until mixture thickens; stir after 2 minutes, and then every minute. Makes 1 cup. CHEESE SAUCE: Add 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese to hot white sauce. Stir until cheese melts. Microwave at high for 30 seconds. Stir before serving. Serve with broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
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