Soup to Soufflé: 6 Ways to Use Béchamel
As we talked about last week, a creamy and rich béchamel sauce is a super handy thing to know how to make. Just look at all these ways we use it in our cooking!
• “Cream of…” Soups – Thin out the béchamel with a little more milk or some good stock and mix it with anything from mushrooms to chicken. You’ll never look at canned condensed soup the same way again.
• Lasagna – Béchamel is the glue that binds the layers of a classic lasagna. And by glue, of course we mean creamy, velvety, luscious sauce!
• Soufflé – Every good soufflé starts with a good béchamel. A healthy handful of cheese melted into the béchamel also helps, of course.
• Casseroles and Gratins – This is one of our favorite comfort foods during the colder months. Everything from tuna noodle casserole”>tuna noodle casserole to vegetable pot pie can be made with a béchamel.
• Macaroni and Cheese – Add cheese to a base of bechamel to make the silkiest, richest mac n’ cheese you’ve ever experienced.
• White Sauce – Straight béchamel is so good spooned over biscuits! We fold in some sausage and slow-cooked onions for an extra-special Southern-style breakfast.
How do you use béchamel in your cooking?
(Image: Faith Durand)