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Béchamel Sauce

This simple and creamy lactose-free béchamel sauce recipe is a white-sauce lover's dream! Our lactose-free version of the classic white sauce is made with LACTAID® Fat-Free Lactose-Free Milk, so you can enjoy your favorite homemade pasta and potato dishes without discomfort.

Lactose-free béchamel sauce made with LACTAID®
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Recipe by LACTAID® Brand

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Total
20 min

Servings
24 Servings

Ingredients


3 tablespoons unsalted margarine

1 tablespoon minced onion

¼ cup all-purpose flour


3 cups LACTAID® Fat-Free Lactose-Free Milk, warmed

¼ teaspoon salt

White pepper to taste

Directions


  1. Melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, but not browned, about 3 minutes.

  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat, whisking until flour is absorbed.

  3. Add LACTAID® Fat-Free Lactose-Free Milk and whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 10 minutes.

  4. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts


Serving Size


2 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories

28

Total Fat

1g

Calories from Fat

13

Saturated Fat

.3g

Cholestrol

.6mg

Sodium

41mg

Total Carbohydrate

3g

Dietary Fiber

.03g

Sugars

2g

Protein

1g

Calcium

40mg

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