Lemon Rosemary Béchamel

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This creamy béchamel is flavored with lemon and rosemary for an extra special sauce. It pairs well with chicken in a variety of ways. How will you use it first?

Do you like creamy delicious sauces that are full of flavor?  Me too!  And this one fits the bill.  

It has the perfect creamy texture.  It is everything you love about a béchamel but made brighter with lemon.  You with me?

Now, take that sumptuous sauce and infuse in some rosemary.

Yep!  It is really easy to make and will kick up anything you put it on.  Imagine it with chicken and pasta.  Ooh, or a white chicken lasagna.  I think that is happening!  SOON!

This time it baked over stuffed crepes and it was perfect!

Lemon Rosemary Béchamel

Carlee

This creamy béchamel is flavored with lemon and rosemary for an extra special sauce. It pairs well with chicken in a variety of ways. How will you use it first?

4.84 from 12 ratings

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Course Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

• Swiss Diamond 11″ (4.3 Qt) Saute Pan
• Tramontina Enameled Cast Iron Covered Saucier, 3-Quart, Gradated Cobalt

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 4 Tablespoons flour
• 2½ cups milk sometimes I use half chicken broth, half milk. Shh, don’t tell!
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

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Instructions

 

• In a saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium to medium-low heat.
• Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes. You don’t want to roux to take on any color, but you want the flour flavor to cook out.
• Whisk in the milk until smooth. Don’t panic if it is a little lumpy at first, keep whisking until it isn’t.
• After a minute or two, add the lemon juice and sprigs of rosemary. Continue to cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring frequently until you reach your desired consistency. It should just take a couple of minutes more.
• Remove the springs of rosemary before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 58mg

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