White Sauce for Vegetables

This recipe might take a time or two to master, but who knows? Maybe you’ll do it just right the first time! This is a Smith holiday classic passed down from your French Grandma to you.

White Sauce for Vegetables

Jackie
Our favorite white sauce for broccoli and cauliflower for holiday meals. This makes enough for a crowd, so halve the recipe if you don't need that much.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 5 .5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 c very finely diced onion optional
  • 1/2 c (8 Tbsp) flour
  • 5 cups whole milk 4.0 cups for thicker sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add butter and onions to a heavy sauce pan on medium heat. Optional: Saute onions until clear, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add flour and quickly mix while on medium heat. This will be like dough when it's completely mixed.
  • SLOWLY add milk a little at a time, mixing quickly until smooth after each addition until all the milk is added.
  • Stir consistently over medium heat until thickened, usually about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. (You can also add shredded cheese, if you like. But don't season until after you've added the cheese.)
  • Remove from heat and let sauce sit covered for 10-20 minutes before adding over your favorite veggies.

 

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