Gluten-Free Bechamel

Name: Gluten-Free Bechamel
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour (with xanthan gum); 3/4 teaspoon salt; Dash white pepper; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 1-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Making gluten-free bechamel might sound intimidating, but the process is actually quite simple. (And it's a breeze if you've made the traditional recipe.)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour (with xanthan gum)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 38 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Making a classic bechamel sauce gluten free is as simple as substituting gluten-free flour. Just make sure the flour contains xanthan gum. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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