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Nutmeg béchamel
A smooth white sauce with butter, milk and a restrained nutmeg note.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel saucepan, whisk.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Illustrative preparation stage 2 Cook roux
Low
Have readyAll-purpose flour
- Whisk in flour and cook while stirring.
SPICE MAGICNutmeg WholeView this spice →Next: Add milk ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Add milk
Medium-low
Have readyWhole milk
- Whisk in milk gradually, smoothing lumps between additions; simmer gently 5–7 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Season
Off heat
Have readyWhole nutmeg, finely grated, Fine salt
- Stir in nutmeg and salt and remove from heat.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Steamed broccoli
Pasta
Roast chicken
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Resting and serving
Makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce. A small amount of nutmeg is sufficient.
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients and allergens: includes milk, wheat (check packaged labels). Check every packaged ingredient label and the separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF