Cuisinart CMW200 Recipes - Page 20

Béchamel A simple yet delicious sauce that pairs well with fish, vegetable and egg dishes. ¼ cup unsalted butter 4 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 cup whole milk ¼ teaspoon kosher salt pinch white pepper pinch freshly ground nutmeg Makes 3 cups Place butter in a 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole. Place in Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill and microwave on medium (PL-5) for 45 seconds, then microwaving in 10-second intervals on medium until butter is melted. Stir in the flour with a whisk and microwave again on medium (PL-6) for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and microwave on high (PL-10) for 5 minutes; whisk mixture well, being sure to get into the corners. Repeat 2 more times, whisking well each time until mixture has thickened considerably. Once sauce is thick, stir in the salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 78 (66% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 2g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 16mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 70mg • fiber 0g 20