Béchamel Sauce

By Fred

Ingredients

• 1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add nutmeg and flour; stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and whisk in milk and broth. Stir over high heat until boiling; reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, until sauce is reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes. Use hot or cold.