Basic White Sauce Recipe

Basic White Sauce
OfRecipesBack to basics with this basic white sauce recipe. This is the basis for many sauces and delicious recipes. A great recipe to have in your arsenal of recipes.
PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
10 mins
COURSE
SERVINGS
4 servings
CALORIES
102 kcal
- 1 cup milk
-
2
Tbsp
flour
-
2
Tbsp
butter
-
A dash of salt
-
A dash of white pepper
-
0.25
tsp
onion powder
1. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
2. Stir in the flour with a wire whisk and cook over low heat for about three minutes while stirring constantly. (Do not allow the mixture to brown).
3. Gradually stir in the milk while whisking constantly and cook over low heat for about 3-5 more minutes (the sauce should begin to thicken).
4. Season to taste. Makes 1 cup.
KEYWORD
basic white sauce,easy white sauce
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MaggieJul 15, 2026
Simple, smooth, and versatile, this white sauce is a reliable kitchen staple.