Bechamel or veloute sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsButter
5tablespoonsFlour
cupHot milk or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper
¼cupLight cream
¾cupGrated Swiss cheese or
Fontina

Directions

Heat butter and add flour. Cook slowly for a minute or two. Add the hot liquid and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Season to taste with salt and pepper; beat in cream. Off heat, add cheese and adjust the seasoning.

Yield: 3 cups of sauce

Recipe By : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6738 From: Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...>date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 17:39:56 ~0500