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This simple white sauce recipe made with butter, flour, and milk is also known as béchamel sauce. Use in lasagna, chicken pies, and cheese soufflés.
Gather the ingredients.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk in flour to form a thick paste; cook and stir until golden in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Whisk in 1 cup milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
Enjoy!