What is béchamel?
Béchamel · French
French white sauce of milk thickened with butter and flour, often with a pinch of nutmeg.
What it tastes like
Mild, creamy and comforting, mostly a smooth base that carries cheese, nutmeg and whatever else gets added.
Where you’ll see it
In lasagna, croque monsieur, moussaka, gratins and mac and cheese.